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To Governor
Title
Civil Actions - Damages for Crimes Against Vulnerable or Elderly Adults - Standing
Sponsored by
Delegates Kramer, Afzali, Barkley, Barron, Carr, Fraser-Hidalgo, Frick, McComas, W. Miller, Platt, B. Robinson, and Valderrama
Status
In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Analysis
Fiscal and Policy Note
Synopsis
Authorizing the Attorney General to bring a civil action for damages against a person who violates specified provisions of criminal law on behalf of a victim of the offense or a beneficiary of the victim; providing that a specified criminal conviction is not a prerequisite for maintenance of an action under the Act; providing that the Attorney General may recover specified damages under the Act; providing for the prospective application of the Act; etc.
Committees
Details
Introduced in a prior session as: HB0724 Session: 2014 Regular Session
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): July 1, 2015
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/11/2015
Legislative Date
2/12/2015
Action
First Reading Judiciary
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/13/2015
Legislative Date
2/13/2015
Action
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
3/17/2015
Legislative Date
3/18/2015
Action
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 2/11/2015 2/12/2015 First Reading Judiciary
House 2/13/2015 2/13/2015 Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
House 3/17/2015 3/18/2015 Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
(   3-604, 3-605, 8-801 )
Last Updated: 2/3/2020 2:28 PM
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