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This bill makes several modifications to Michigan's laws regarding personal protection orders (PPOs), focusing primarily on service and administrative procedures. The bill introduces a new personal protection order service fund to cover the costs of serving PPOs, establishes more detailed requirements for how PPOs must be served by law enforcement agencies, and adds specific procedural steps for serving and tracking these orders. Key provisions include mandating that law enforcement agencies make at least three attempts to serve a PPO within 10 calendar days, requiring agencies to notify petitioners if service is unsuccessful, and creating a state treasury fund to support PPO service costs. The bill also clarifies existing language about who can request a PPO, what types of conduct can be restrained, and the consequences for violating a PPO. Additionally, the bill updates terminology to be more gender-neutral and adds provisions for serving PPOs on minors and their guardians. The legislation aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of personal protection order processes, ensuring better protection for petitioners and more consistent enforcement across Michigan.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0612