HOUSE BILL 571

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures

Sponsored By:

Delegates T. Murphy and Menes

Entitled:

Compelled Testimony - Spousal Privilege

Synopsis:

Clarifying that, when a person is on trial for assault and battery of the person's spouse, the spouse may be compelled to testify if the person was previously charged with the same offense and the spouse refused in open court to testify on the basis of the spousal privilege.

Legislative History

House Action

1/31

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.

2/26

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Timothy D. Murphy, District 47A

Delegate Pauline H. Menes, District 21

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COURTS - GENERAL

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

TRIALS

WITNESSES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 9-106 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available