SB 2149: DOMESTIC ABUSE; MEDIATION; EXEMPTION; PATERNITY PROCEEDINGS; DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS

Session Year: 2025-2026
House: Senate

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-03: The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse.

Discussed in Hearing