HB 1108: require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.
HB 1108 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 578 (updated Mar 30, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialIf a judge denies a request for a protection order, this bill would automatically hide those court records from the public. The bill is currently being discussed in the House of Representatives.
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Benefits
- No direct impact on economic policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on economic policy.
Society
Benefits
- Protects individuals from public stigma of unfounded protection order petitions.
- Enhances privacy for parties in dismissed family law litigation.
Risks
- Reduces transparency in the judicial process for protection order outcomes.
- May hinder researchers or advocates monitoring domestic abuse patterns.
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