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SB 1280

Interpersonal Violence Injunctions

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alexis Calatayud

SB 1280 modifies Florida's interpersonal violence injunction laws, affecting how restraining orders are issued and enforced for victims of domestic and intimate partner violence.

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Bill Summary · SB 1280

Legislative bill overview

SB 1280 modifies Florida's laws governing interpersonal violence injunctions (restraining orders). The bill appears to adjust the procedures, standards, or scope of protection orders related to domestic violence, intimate partner violence, or other forms of interpersonal conflict. Specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed in available legislative records.

Why is this important

Interpersonal violence injunctions are critical legal tools that provide court-ordered protection for victims of domestic abuse and harassment. Changes to these laws directly affect the safety mechanisms available to vulnerable individuals and can influence how quickly victims can obtain protective orders and how extensively those orders shield them from harm.

Potential points of contention

  • Evidentiary standards: Disputes may arise over how much evidence is required to grant injunctions—lower standards help victims access protection faster but raise concerns about due process for respondents
  • Scope of protections: Questions about what behaviors the injunctions cover (physical contact, electronic communication, proximity, etc.) and whether expansions impose undue restrictions on respondents' rights
  • Procedural changes: Any modifications to filing processes, hearing timelines, or temporary versus final order procedures could affect both victim access and defendant notification rights

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

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