SB 85 — AMEND ABUSE & NEGLECT ACT
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
Prognosis
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Bill Text
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The bill amends existing laws to ensure that military authorities are notified in cases of child abuse and domestic violence involving military personnel and allows for remote appearances in domestic violence hearings.
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Section 32A-4-3
If a local law enforcement agency or the department determines that a member of the United States military is involved in the underlying allegation, the agency or the department shall notify a designated authority for the military installation to which the member is assigned. Local law enforcement agencies and the department shall seek memoranda of understanding with a designated authority for each military installation in the state to facilitate the requirements of this section.
This addition requires notification of military authorities when allegations involve military members.
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Section 40-13-6
and, if a party is a member of the United States military, to a designated authority for the military installation to which the party is assigned.
This change mandates that orders of protection involving military members are also sent to military authorities.
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Section 40-13-3
At a hearing on a petition for any order of protection provided for in the Family Violence Protection Act, the court shall authorize the remote appearance by digital or telephonic means for all parties if requested.
This provision allows parties to participate remotely in domestic violence hearings.
Action History
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action postponed indefinitely
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Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee & Senate Judiciary Committee
Sponsors
- Antoinette Sedillo Lopez · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Antoinette Sedillo Lopez Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (111)
111 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 85?
- SB 85 is sponsored by Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 85?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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