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SB 99

Military protective orders.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marie Alvarado-Gil and 18 co-sponsors

SB 99 creates California protective orders tailored for military service members and families to address deployment-related safety gaps in existing domestic violence protections.

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Bill Summary · SB 99

Legislative bill overview

SB 99 establishes a new protective order mechanism specifically for military service members and their families in California. The bill creates a streamlined legal process allowing active duty personnel, veterans, and their dependents to obtain court-ordered protection from harassment, abuse, or threats with procedures tailored to military circumstances.

Why is this important

Military families face unique challenges in accessing domestic violence protections, including frequent relocations, deployment-related absences, and jurisdiction complications. This bill addresses a gap in existing protective order frameworks by creating military-specific provisions that account for the realities of military service and could improve safety outcomes for an often-underserved population.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and definition disputes: Questions about which military populations qualify (active duty only, reserves, retirees, National Guard?) and whether civilian family members can petition independently
  • Jurisdictional complexity: How orders interact with federal military jurisdiction, interstate enforcement, and potential conflicts with military chain-of-command reporting requirements
  • Implementation costs and resources: Whether courts have adequate training and resources to handle military-specific cases, and funding for outreach to military communities

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

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