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HB 5693

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ORDINANCES

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tom Noret and 2 co-sponsors

Strengthens DV protections by treating murder in a domestic violence context as a special offense and authorizing criminal protective orders against convicted DV offenders.

03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · HB 5693

Summary — HB 5693

Title: AN ACT CONCERNING MURDER COMMITTED IN THE COURSE OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF CRIMINAL PROTECTIVE ORDERS AGAINST CONVICTED PERPETRATORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Bill Number: HB 5693
Subject: Domestic violence, murder, protective orders
Status: Enacted — Signed by Governor on 2025-06-20; effective 2025-09-01

Purpose / Intent

Based on the bill title, HB 5693 is intended to (1) address the offense of murder when it occurs in the context of a domestic violence incident and (2) expand or clarify the authority to issue criminal protective orders (CPOs) against persons convicted of domestic violence offenses. The overall aim is to strengthen legal responses and post‑conviction protections for victims of domestic violence, particularly where homicide has occurred.

Key provisions (as indicated by the title)

The bill text is not included in the materials provided. The summary below describes the bill’s likely and stated focus areas based on its title; readers should consult the enacted text for precise statutory language.

  • Murder in the course of a domestic violence incident

    • Treats murder committed during a domestic violence incident as a named context for prosecution or as a statutory circumstance warranting particular treatment (e.g., evidentiary or sentencing considerations, special findings).
    • May create or clarify an enhancement, special finding, or definition that links homicide to domestic violence contexts.

  • Criminal protective orders against convicted perpetrators

    • Authorizes or clarifies courts’ ability to issue criminal protective orders against individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses.
    • May define timing (e.g., at sentencing or upon conviction), scope (no‑contact, stay‑away), duration, and enforcement mechanisms of such CPOs.

Who is affected

  • Victims and survivors of domestic violence (and their families), who may receive enhanced protection through CPOs and through statutory recognition when homicide occurs in a domestic violence context.
  • Defendants and persons convicted of domestic violence- related offenses, who may be subject to new or clarified CPO issuance and associated restrictions.
  • Courts, prosecutors, public defenders, probation and parole agencies, and law enforcement, which will implement and enforce any new procedures or orders.
  • Corrections and victim‑service programs may see operational impacts (e.g., notifications, supervision terms).

Procedural history & effective date

  • Filed and read first time: 2025-04-29
  • Committee hearings and actions: Public hearing(s) in early–mid May 2025; reported favorably without amendment 2025-05-22
  • Passed both chambers: House and Senate passage recorded mid‑May 2025 (reads and votes 5/16–5/25/2025)
  • Enrolled and transmitted to Governor: May 2025
  • Signed by Governor: 2025-06-20
  • Effective date: 2025-09-01

Potential impacts and implementation considerations

  • May increase post‑conviction protections for domestic violence victims and clarify court powers to issue enforceable CPOs.
  • Could affect sentencing practices and require operational changes for courts, law enforcement, and corrections (tracking and enforcing CPO conditions).
  • Implementation will depend on the enacted statutory text — agencies may need to issue guidance, update forms and database fields, and train staff.

For the exact statutory changes, operative language, deadlines, penalties, and definitions, consult the enrolled bill text or the state statutes as amended by HB 5693.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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