A bill modifying the definition of domestic abuse in relation to protection orders was passed March 30.<\/p>\n
LB310, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Amanda McGill, makes a credible threat a reason for granting a protection order. Violating a protection order\u2014currently a Class II misdemeanor\u2014will be a Class I misdemeanor. Subsequent violations will be considered a Class IV felony.<\/p>\n
The bill was returned to select file March 27 for the adoption of an amendment containing provisions of two other bills.<\/p>\n
LB1056, introduced by Omaha Sen. Pete Pirsch, deems that a respondent of a protection order has been served notice of the order if he or she is present at a hearing. If the respondent has been properly served with the ex parte order and fails to appear at the required hearing, the temporary order shall be deemed to be granted.<\/p>\n
LB920, introduced by McGill, contained additional provisions allowing a petitioner to request a hearing, as well as federal requirements further preventing offenders from carrying firearms.<\/p>\n
The amendment was adopted 46-0 and LB310 was re-advanced to final reading by voice vote.<\/p>\n
The bill passed March 30 on a vote of 42-0.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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