The bill, S.B. No. 1077, amends the Family Code regarding the duration of protective orders against family violence. It allows courts to issue protective orders that can last for more than two years and may extend for the lives of the individuals protected by the order. The new language specifies that these orders apply only to individuals found to have committed family violence, removing previous conditions that required a finding of felony offenses or serious bodily injury for longer durations.

Additionally, the bill repeals Section 85.001(d) of the Family Code, which likely contained previous stipulations regarding protective orders. The changes introduced by this bill will only apply to protective orders rendered on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, meaning that any orders issued before this date will still be governed by the existing law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 85.001 (Family Code 85)