2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 437

File Code: Family Law
Sponsored By:
Delegates Montague and Vallario
Entitled:
Family Law - Petitions for Adoption or Guardianship - Notice to Parents

Synopsis:

Repealing provisions of law concerning waiver of notice to a natural parent of the filing of a petition for adoption or guardianship; repealing a provision of law authorizing a court to order notice by posting under specified circumstances; requiring a court to order notice by publication under specified circumstances; and establishing the manner of notice by publication.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/3
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
2/28
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Kenneth C. Montague, Jr., District 43
Delegate Joseph F. Vallario, Jr., District 27A
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ADOPTION
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; ANNULMENT; DIVORCE; etc
NEWS MEDIA
NOTICES
PETITIONS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Family Law
( 5-322 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered