SB00278

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.