HB1961: Family abuse protective orders; relief available, password to electronic device.

Legislative Summary

Family abuse protective orders; relief available; password to electronic device; enjoining surveillance; penalty. Provides that as a condition to be imposed by the court on the respondent, a petitioner with a protective order issued in a case that alleges family abuse and, where appropriate, any other family or household member, must be given the relevant password when being granted exclusive use and possession of a cellular telephone or other electronic device. The bill further provides that the court may enjoin the respondent from using a cellular telephone or other electronic device to surveille the petitioner.