TO AMEND THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991; TO PROVIDE FOR REMOTE TESTIMONY IN CERTAIN INSTANCES IN A HEARING UNDER THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991; AND TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT FOR A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM.

HB 1829 amends the Domestic Abuse Act of 1991 to allow remote testimony (via video or phone) during hearings for individuals involved in domestic abuse cases. This change directly affects survivors and witnesses who may face safety risks or logistical barriers attending in-person hearings. The bill also adds oversight requirements for a domestic violence intervention program to ensure accountability. The legislation focuses on improving access to justice while maintaining procedural safeguards for domestic abuse proceedings.