Expands domestic violence protection orders to include same-sex couples in North Carolina.
This bill amends North Carolina law to ensure domestic violence protection orders are available for same-sex couples. It redefines "personal relationship" to include same-sex couples who are current or former spouses, live or have lived together, or are in a dating relationship. The bill also allocates $500,000 for a public awareness and prevention campaign on domestic violence within same-sex relationships. This act applies to protection orders issued after it becomes law.
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