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SB 245 — AN ACT relating to protective orders.
Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 143)
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 28, 2022. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Amend KRS 403.735, 403.740, 456.050, and 456.060 to require that emergency protective orders and interpersonal protective orders restrain both parties from certain conduct; amend KRS 403.730 and 456.404 to require certain information to be included in ex parte emergency protective orders and interpersonal protective orders.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
145 added · 197 removed145 line(s) added, 197 removed.
UNOFFICIALCHAPTER COPY143 221 RSCHAPTER 143 ( SB 245/GA245 ) AN ACT relating to protective orders.
Page 1 of 7 SB024510.100 - 1809 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 245/GA (d)[(c)] Directing that either or both of the parties receive counseling services available in the community in domestic violence and abuse cases;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (3) When temporary child support is granted under this section, the court shall enter an order detailing how the child support is to be paid and collected.
(4) A domestic violence order shall be effective for a period of time fixed by the court, not to exceed three (3) years, and may be reissued upon expiration for subsequent Page 2 of 7 SB024510.100 - 1809 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 245/GA periods of up to three (3) years each.
Allows either party to retrieve his or her personal belongings from the parties' shared residence and directs law enforcement to assist, if Page 3 of 7 SB024510.100 - 1809 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 245/GA requested;
and 5.[3.]Does5.[3.] Does not order or refer the parties to mediation unless requested by the petitioner, and the court finds that:
Going to or within a specified distance of a specifically described Page 4 of 7 SB024510.100 - 1809 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 245/GA residence, school, or place of employment or area where such a place is located;
CHAPTER 143 3 (b) Authorizing, at the request of the petitioner:
and (d) Consider structuring a restriction so as to allow the respondent transit through Page 5 of 7 SB024510.100 - 1809 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 245/GA an area if the respondent does not interrupt his or her travel to harass, harm, or attempt to harass or harm the petitioner.
Sets forth which communications, if any, as requested by the petitioner, are authorized and which communications are Page 6 of 7 SB024510.100 - 1809 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 245/GA unauthorized;
and 4.[3.]Does4.[3.] Does not order or refer the parties to mediation unless requested by the petitioner, and the court finds that:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) If an order is not issued under this subsection, the court shall note on the petition, for the record, any action taken or denied and the reason for it.
PageSigned 7by ofGovernor 7April SB024510.1008, -2022. 1809 - XXXX GA
Action History
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signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 143)
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delivered to Governor
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enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
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enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
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received in Senate
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3rd reading, passed 98-0
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posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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returned to Rules
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taken from the Orders of the Day
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posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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2nd reading, to Rules
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reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
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to Judiciary (H)
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to Committee on Committees (H)
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received in House
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3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
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posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
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reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
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to Judiciary (S)
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to Committee on Committees (S)
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introduced in Senate
Sponsors
- J. Turner · Primary
- Phillip Wheeler · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- J. Turner
- Phillip Wheeler Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (136)
136 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 136 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (98)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Santoro | — | Yea |
| Fischer | — | Yea |
| Jenkins | — | Yea |
| Scott | — | Yea |
| Bechler | — | Yea |
| Bentley | — | Yea |
| Minter | — | Yea |
| Sheldon | — | Yea |
| Smith | — | Yea |
| Flood | — | Yea |
| Nemes | — | Yea |
| Koenig | — | Yea |
| Palumbo | — | Yea |
| Thomas | — | Yea |
| Pratt | — | Yea |
| Timoney | — | Yea |
| Graham | — | Yea |
| Prunty | — | Yea |
| Cantrell | — | Yea |
| Raymond | — | Yea |
| Hatton | — | Yea |
| Massey | — | Yea |
| Webber | — | Yea |
| Dixon | — | Yea |
| Heath | — | Yea |
| Donohue | — | Yea |
| McCoy | — | Yea |
| Westrom | — | Yea |
| Rowland | — | Yea |
| Wheatley | — | Yea |
| DuPlessis | — | Yea |
| Meredith | — | Yea |
| Huff R | — | Yea |
| Kirk McCormick | — | Yea |
| Miller C | — | Yea |
| Miller J | — | Yea |
| Stevenson C | — | Yea |
| Al Gentry | Democrat | Yea |
| Ashley Tackett Laferty | Democrat | Yea |
| George Brown Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Keturah J. Herron | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Willner | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Lou Marzian | Democrat | Yea |
| Nima Kulkarni | Democrat | Yea |
| Pamela Stevenson | Democrat | Yea |
| Tina Bojanowski | Democrat | Yea |
| Aaron Reed | Republican | Yea |
| Adam Bowling | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Wesley | Republican | Yea |
| Bobby McCool | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Freeland | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Fugate | Republican | Yea |
| DJ Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Elliott | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Fister | Republican | Yea |
| David Hale | Republican | Yea |
| David Meade | Republican | Yea |
| David W. Osborne | Republican | Yea |
| Deanna Gordon | Republican | Yea |
| Derek Lewis | Republican | Yea |
| Felicia Rabourn | Republican | Yea |
| James Tipton | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Petrie | Republican | Yea |
| Jennifer Decker | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Gooch Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| John Blanton | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Branscum | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Bray | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Calloway | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Fleming | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Upchurch | Republican | Yea |
| Kim Banta | Republican | Yea |
| Kim King | Republican | Yea |
| Kimberly Poore Moser | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Hart | Republican | Yea |
| Mary Beth Imes | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Lockett | Republican | Yea |
| Matthew Koch | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Sarge Pollock | Republican | Yea |
| Myron Dossett | Republican | Yea |
| Nancy Tate | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick Flannery | Republican | Yea |
| Randy Bridges | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Dotson | Republican | Yea |
| Samara Heavrin | Republican | Yea |
| Savannah Maddox | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Lewis | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Sharp | Republican | Yea |
| Shane Baker | Republican | Yea |
| Shawn McPherson | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Bratcher | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Riley | Republican | Yea |
| Steven Rudy | Republican | Yea |
| Suzanne Miles | Republican | Yea |
| T.J. Roberts | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas Huff | Republican | Yea |
| Timmy Truett | Republican | Yea |
| William Lawrence | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (38)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alvarado | — | Yea |
| Parrett | — | Yea |
| Thomas | — | Yea |
| Hornback | — | Yea |
| Turner | — | Yea |
| Schickel | — | Yea |
| Kerr | — | Yea |
| Schroder | — | Yea |
| Castlen | — | Yea |
| Smith | — | Yea |
| Westerfield | — | Yea |
| McGarvey | — | Yea |
| Southworth | — | Yea |
| Embry | — | Yea |
| Meredith | — | Yea |
| Thayer | — | Yea |
| Yates | — | Yea |
| Nemes | — | Yea |
| Harper Angel | — | Yea |
| Gerald A. Neal | Democrat | Yea |
| Karen Berg | Democrat | Yea |
| Brandon J. Storm | Republican | Yea |
| Christian McDaniel | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| David P. Givens | Republican | Yea |
| Donald Douglas | Republican | Yea |
| Jared Carpenter | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Howell | Republican | Yea |
| Jimmy Higdon | Republican | Yea |
| Julie Raque Adams | Republican | Yea |
| Max Wise | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Phillip Wheeler | Republican | Yea |
| Rick Girdler | Republican | Yea |
| Robby Mills | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Stivers | Republican | Yea |
| Robin L. Webb | Republican | Yea |
| Stephen West | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 245 do?
- Amend KRS 403.735, 403.740, 456.050, and 456.060 to require that emergency protective orders and interpersonal protective orders restrain both parties from certain conduct; amend KRS 403.730 and 456.404 to require certain information to be included in ex parte emergency protective orders and interpersonal protective orders.
- Who sponsors SB 245?
- SB 245 is sponsored by J. Turner and Phillip Wheeler (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 245?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 28, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 245?
- Track SB 245 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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