SB00278

An Act Concerning Military Protective Orders To Address Military Interpersonal Violence.

Introduced·2/19/26

Connecticut SB00278 expands the definition of protective orders to include military protective orders.

Connecticut SB00278 modifies state statutes to include military protective orders within the definition of protective orders. This bill ensures that military protective orders, issued by commanding officers in the U.S. armed forces or the Connecticut National Guard, are recognized and treated similarly to other protective orders. The act also updates the application process for protective orders to allow applicants to indicate if the respondent holds a firearm permit or possesses firearms. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

VA Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference)

22 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 24

12:00 AM

Veterans' and Military Affairs Public Hearing

History

Mar 12

Senate

Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Judiciary

Mar 12

Senate

Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Judiciary

Mar 11

Senate

Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office