An act relating to civil orders of protection

This bill amends Vermont law (15 V.S.A. § 1103(c)(2)(J)) to specify that civil contempt proceedings related to protection orders must follow Rule 16 of the Vermont Rules of Family Proceedings. It directly affects individuals involved in civil protection order cases, including petitioners, respondents, and court staff handling contempt matters. The key change adds a procedural requirement for how courts process contempt violations in these cases, clarifying the legal framework without altering the substance of protection orders. The amendment became law after being signed by the Governor on June 5, 2025.