H.B. 50
         DATING VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT

House Floor Amendments

Amendment 4 February 14, 2013 6:09 PM



Representative Jennifer M. Seelig proposes the following amendments:

1.    Page 2, Line 42
    House Committee Amendments
    2-7-2013 :
    

             42          
  (1)       This part is known as the "Dating Violence Protection Act."

    
  (2) This part is not related to marriage.      


2.    Page 4, Line 110
    House Committee Amendments
    2-7-2013 :
    

             110          (b) A person may seek a protective order against
  a cohabitant, as defined by Section 78B-7-102, or       an intimate partner, as defined by


3.    Page 5, Lines 146 through 147
    House Committee Amendments
    2-7-2013 :
    

             146      or household member, prohibit the respondent from purchasing, using, or possessing a
{   firearm

             147      or other  
}
weapon specified by the court.

4.    Page 6, Lines 157 through 158
    House Committee Amendments
    2-7-2013 :
    

             157          (b) unless
{   there is clear and convincing   }        the petitioner establishes:

    (i) by a preponderance of the  
evidence that the respondent has committed

             158      abuse or dating violence against the petitioner
{   .   }        ; and

    (ii) by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent's use or possession of a firearm poses a serious threat of harm to petitioner or the designated family or household member.  


Page 1 of 1
hb0050.hfa.04.wpd LRGC rfrost rfrost J 02/14/13 3:58p