Proposed New Legal Protections for Victims of Serious Violence
November 25, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
6 actions- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Dec 12, 2025HouseNow in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Dec 12, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to Judiciary Committee
- Dec 12, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
- Dec 12, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Nov 25, 2025HouseIntroducedFiled
Version history
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View official text →The Frame
This bill would have established a new legal pathway for victims of serious violence to secure court protection, impacting how law enforcement and courts handle these cases and providing a $40 reimbursement mechanism for court clerks per petition.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Victims of serious violence
They would have gained the legal standing to file for protective injunctions against known abusers.
Court clerks
They would have been required to provide simplified forms and assistance to petitioners and would have been eligible for $40 reimbursements per petition.
Law enforcement officers
They would have been required to immediately serve these injunctions and hold violators in custody until a court appearance.
Current stage: Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'serious violence by a known person' under this bill?
Do I need a lawyer to file for this protection?
Will I have to pay a fee to file for this injunction?
Why It Matters
This bill would have established a new legal pathway for victims of serious violence to secure court protection, impacting how law enforcement and courts handle these cases and providing a $40 reimbursement mechanism for court clerks per petition.
News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)
2025
“In opposition to threats against the judiciary that erode constitutional safeguards, including the JUDGES Act (H.R. 1702), the PEPPER Act (H.R. 1789), the NORRA Act (H.R. 1526), and the Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act. In support of more robust funding to protect Congressional Members, staff, and families but also greater transparency on the threats. In support of judiciary security amendments to the reconciliation bill, (H.R.1) In support of the MARSHALS Act (S.1873) to transfer oversight of the U.S. Marshals to the judicial branch. In support of the Protecting Our Democracy Act to prevent abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference In support of reforms to the National Emergencies Act. In opposition to the SAVE Act (H.R.22) and impediments to the right to vote. In support of federal election security funding. In opposition to the creation of a Sovereign Wealth Fund. In opposition to Executive impoundment of congressionally appropriated funds. In opposition to politicization of the armed forces. In support of more transparency around RIFs and protection of the federal civil service. In opposition to tax bill language designating non-profits as "supporters of terrorism." In opposition to reducing the funding of the Government Accountability Office. ”
Sponsors
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Expansion of Protective Injunctions
The bill sought to create a new category of protective injunctions that mirrors existing protections for domestic, dating, and sexual violence, specifically targeting 'serious violence by a known person'.
Connected Entities
Sources
openstates.org
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