Raised H.B. No. 5438
Session Year 2026

AN ACT CONCERNING EVIDENCE CONSIDERED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A RESTRAINING ORDER OR CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER.

To clarify that certain evidence may be considered by the court when determining whether to issue a restraining order or civil protection order.

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