Panel backs bill to remove notice requirement that can put domestic violence survivors at risk AB1675 would eliminate court rules that require some domestic-violence survivors to notify alleged abusers before seeking temporary restraining orders. Sonoma County District Attorney Carla Rodriguez and multiple committee members supported the change as a safety measure; the committee passed the bill to the floor as amended.

A groundbreaking bill has moved forward that could protect domestic violence survivors by eliminating the dangerous requirement to notify their abusers before seeking restraining orders.

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Spokane Council reviews ordinance 36667 for LGBTQIA rights and protections Community members urge Spokane City Council to support ordinance enhancing LGBTQIA protections.

Spokane's City Council is on the verge of a transformative vote that could strengthen protections for LGBTQIA+ individuals and set a powerful precedent for inclusivity across the nation.

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