Legislation

Authorizing a victim of a specified offense to bring a civil action for treble damages against a specified person; establishing that a specified criminal conviction is not a prerequisite for maintenance of an action under the Act; providing for the recovery of reasonable attorney's fees and court costs in an action brought under the Act; and providing for the prospective application of the Act.

Committees

Original:: Judiciary Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2016

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/29/2016 Legislative Date 2/01/2016 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/29/2016 Legislative Date 1/29/2016 Action Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/26/2016 Legislative Date 2/29/2016 Action Unfavorable Report by Judiciary Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	1/29/2016	2/01/2016	First Reading Judiciary
House	1/29/2016	1/29/2016	Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
House	2/26/2016	2/29/2016	Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Documents

Date Posted	Document Name
2/02/2016	Text - First - Civil Action - Offense Against Vulnerable or Elderly Adult
2/26/2016	Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary

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