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HB 8080 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

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Provides that a defendant's third and subsequent violation of domestic violence offenses, including both prior felony and misdemeanor convictions, would be punishable as a felony.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
Mar 12, 2026 — 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Terri Cortvriend D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled