AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION

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Overview Bill text 1 History 9 Sponsors 5

Permits the family court to award possession of household pets to the plaintiff in a domestic abuse complaint, including the enforcement remedy of a restraining order or other injunctive relief.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Jan 15, 2026
Last action: Feb 5, 2026 — 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor: Jennifer Stewart D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 5 · Stalled