Connecticut 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB00278 — VA Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference

Last action — FAV. CHG. OF REF. HOUSE TO COMM. ON

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

To (1) provide that courts may consider prior or existing military protective orders that are contained in the state's automated registry of protective orders when issuing a civil protective order for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual violence or stalking, and (2) specify that such registry contains military protective orders that have been entered into the National Crime Information Center computerized index.

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Action History

  1. FAV. CHG. OF REF. HOUSE TO COMM. ON

  2. FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON

  3. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  4. FILED WITH LCO

  5. Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference

  6. PUBLIC HEARING

  7. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON

Sponsors

  • Introducer VA · Primary
  • Introducer 111 · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Introducer VA

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Introducer 111

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB00278 do?
To (1) provide that courts may consider prior or existing military protective orders that are contained in the state's automated registry of protective orders when issuing a civil protective order for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual violence or stalking, and (2) specify that such registry contains military protective orders that have been entered into the National Crime Information Center computerized index.
Who sponsors SB00278?
SB00278 is sponsored by Introducer VA and Introducer 111.
What is the current status of SB00278?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB00278?
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