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HB 1363

Family abuse protective orders; conditions imposed upon issuance.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lindsey Dougherty

Virginia bill expands family abuse protective orders to allow courts to award monetary relief to victims alongside existing protection measures.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0468)
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Bill Summary · HB 1363

Legislative bill overview

HB 1363 expands Virginia's family abuse protective order provisions to allow courts to award additional monetary relief beyond standard protective measures. The bill modifies existing statutes governing protective orders in cases of family abuse, domestic violence, and related offenses to include financial remedies that courts can impose.

Why is this important

Family abuse protective orders are critical legal tools for protecting vulnerable individuals from domestic violence. Enabling courts to award monetary relief—such as compensation for damages, lost wages, or medical expenses—could provide victims tangible financial recovery without requiring separate civil litigation, potentially reducing barriers to accessing justice and supporting survivor financial stability.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and limits of monetary awards: Questions about what types of damages qualify, maximum award amounts, and how this interacts with existing civil remedies or criminal restitution provisions
  • Implementation burden on courts: Concerns about whether judicial resources and training are adequate to handle financial determinations alongside protective order proceedings
  • Enforceability and collection: Uncertainty about how courts will enforce monetary awards against defendants and whether this creates practical challenges for victims attempting to collect

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

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