The bill, S.B. No. 1077, amends the Family Code to extend the duration of protective orders against family violence. Specifically, it allows courts to issue protective orders that can be effective for more than two years and may last for the lives of the individuals protected by the order. The bill introduces new language stating that these orders apply only to individuals found to have committed family violence, thereby clarifying the criteria for issuing such orders.

Additionally, the bill repeals Section 85.001(d) of the Family Code, which likely contained previous stipulations regarding protective orders. The changes made by this Act 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)