HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 2

File Code: Family Law

Sponsored By:

Delegates Hubbard and Owings

Entitled:

Interstate Compact to Expedite Enforcement of Child Support Orders

Synopsis:

Requesting the Governor to explore the establishment of an interstate compact with neighboring states and the District of Columbia to create a database to help locate "deadbeat" parents and to encourage enforcement of bench warrants issued in Maryland by neighboring states.

Legislative History

House Action

7/3

Pre-filed

1/10

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 1/24 at 1:00 p.m.

2/5

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate James W. Hubbard, District 23

Delegate George W. Owings, III, District 27B

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION, DIVORCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

INTERSTATE AFFAIRS

RECORDS -see also- RCDNGS, LAND RCDS, VITAL RCDS; CRIM BKGD.

SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTS -see also- ALIMONY

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available