BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 5697: No-contact orders

Concerning criminal violations of no-contact orders, protection orders, and restraining orders.

Summary

The Legislature restores and clarifies its intent that willful violation of a no-contact provision of a court order is a criminal offense and must be enforced accordingly to preserve the integrity and intent of the domestic violence act. It is not intended that law enforcement power be broadened, or that any substantive change be made to any criminal provision in the code.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5697), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to criminal violations of no-contact orders, protection orders, and restraining orders;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5697 (2025–26) Social services/property tax · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
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SB 5697 (2021–22) Recycling system & waste · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5697 (2019–20) Solid fuel burning devices · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5697 (2017–18) Rx drug benefit package · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5697 (2015–16) Crew size on certain trains · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5697 (2013–14) Local sales & use tx changes · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5697 (2011–12) Firearm safety devices/safes · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House