2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 780

File Code: Family Law
Sponsored By:
Delegate Giannetti
Entitled:
Family Law - Domestic Violence Orders - Evidence in Divorce Proceedings

Synopsis:

Establishing that an order or decision in a domestic violence proceeding is inadmissible in a divorce proceeding for the purpose of proving that abuse occurred.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/10
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
3/20
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DIVORCE -see also- ANNULMENT
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -see also- CHILD ABUSE
EVIDENCE
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; ANNULMENT; DIVORCE; etc
Bill affects the following Statute:
Family Law
( 7-103.1 )

Documents:

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