PROTECTION AGAINST ABUSE AND VIOLENCE ACT

SB 26 renames New Mexico's "Family Violence Protection Act" to the "Protection Against Abuse and Violence Act" to better reflect its scope. The bill clarifies key definitions and specifies that courts must follow a clear standard when issuing orders of protection, which are court orders designed to protect individuals from abuse. It also amends and repeals specific sections of state law to modernize the legal framework for these protections. These changes aim to make the law more precise and accessible for victims seeking safety.