HB363 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mac Buttram
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Protection From Abuse Act, injunction against adult child of victim, authorized, Sec. 30-5-2 am'd.
Summary: HB363 would let courts issue a Protection From Abuse order against an adult child of the victim.
What This Bill Does
The bill expands who can be targeted by a Protection From Abuse order to include an adult child of the victim. It keeps existing rules for PFA orders (based on relationships like spouse, partner, or household member) and adds the possibility of restraining an abusive adult child. It also provides definitional details to clarify who counts as an adult, a child, a plaintiff, and who the court is for in these cases.

Who It Affects
Parents or guardians who have an adult child and want legal protection against that child’s abuse or threats.
Adult children who could be named as respondents in a protection from abuse order and therefore must comply with its terms.

Key Provisions
Authorizes a court to issue a protection from abuse order against an adult child of the victim.
Defines key terms (adult, child, plaintiff, court) to support the new provision and maintain consistency with existing protections.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Domestic Violence