General Assembly Passes Bill to Expand Domestic Violence Protective Orders
Saturday, June 22, 2019
The General Assembly approved legislation to allow domestic violence protective orders to protect more children in families.
“Protective orders are needed swiftly. Victims and potential victims need protection right away, and shouldn’t have to go to two separate courts to get orders to protect their children. All the kids in a family deserve protection, and this bill recognizes that reality,” said Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin.
The bill will now head to the governor’s desk.
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The bill, sponsored by Goodwin and House Deputy Majority Whip Christopher Blazejewski, will allow domestic violence protective orders sought in Family Court to include any children of the plaintiff who aren’t related to the defendant.
Currently, such protective orders cover only the common children of the plaintiff and the defendant. In order to also protect children who are not related to the defendant by blood or marriage, the plaintiff has to get a separate order in District or Superior Court.
The legislation was sought by the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
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