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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 77(R)

SENATE BILL 68  

SENATE AUTHOR: Moncrief

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-01         

HOUSE SPONSOR: McCall et. al.

Senate Bill 68 amends the Family Code to define "dating violence" and to include it under the definition of "family violence." The bill permits a victim of dating violence to apply for a protective order, amends the description of who may file an application for a protective order, and makes conforming changes.