2011 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 653

File Code: Family Law Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 416
Sponsored By:
Senators Forehand, King, Montgomery, and Raskin
Entitled:
Family Law - Domestic Violence - Definition of Abuse

Synopsis:

Altering the definition of "abuse" for purposes of specified provisions of law relating to domestic violence to include harassment, trespass, and malicious destruction of property under specified provisions of law.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/4
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/9
Hearing 3/1 at 1:00 p.m.
4/4
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17
Senator Nancy J. King, District 39
Senator Karen S. Montgomery, District 14
Senator Jamie Raskin, District 20

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Domestic Violence -see also- Child Abuse & Neglect
Harassment
Protection Orders
Trespass
Vandalism
Victims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Family Law
( 4-501 , 4-501 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered
Committee Votes :
Senate
Judicial Proceedings