2006 House Bill 6403

Authorize school personal protection orders

Introduced in the House

Sept. 5, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Tom Casperson (R-108)

To authorize a school to petition a court for a personal protection order prohibiting a particular individual accused but not convicted of certain sex offenses against a student from coming on or near school property, bus stops, or the route a particular student takes to school.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 20, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Virgil Smith (D-7)

To also allow a school superintendant's designee to seek the PPO.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Leslie Mortimer (R-65)

To require courts to act within seven days when they recieve a petition for a school body PPO.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Leslie Mortimer (R-65)

To also authorize a school body PPO against a person who clear and convincing evidence shows has committed an illegal drug-related action within 1,000 feet of a school.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Sept. 21, 2006

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To authorize a school to petition a court for a personal protection order prohibiting a particular individual accused but not convicted of certain sex offenses against a student, or drug crimes within 1,000 feet of a school, from coming on or near school property, bus stops, or the route a particular student takes to school.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 9, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary