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VA · HB208CMTE · 1 COSPONSOR

Anti-harassment orders; creates a procedure for issuing an order.

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Plain-English Summary

Anti-harassment orders. Creates a procedure for issuing an anti-harassment order, defined in the bill. The bill also provides that (i) an anti-harassment order does not constitute a restraining order to disqualify a person from obtaining a concealed handgun permit and (ii) a violation of an anti-harassment order is punishable as contempt of court.

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 18, 2026

Who it affects
Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)

Can obtain an anti-harassment order for protection.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)directModerate impactHigh certainty

    Can obtain an anti-harassment order for protection.

    Creates a procedure for issuing an anti-harassment order, defined in the bill.· Creates a procedure for issuing an anti-harassment order, defined in the bill.
What the Bill Does
  • Establishes a procedure for issuing anti-harassment orders.
  • Specifies that an anti-harassment order does not disqualify a person from obtaining a concealed handgun permit.
  • Makes violations of anti-harassment orders punishable as contempt of court.
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