1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 136

File Code: Family Law
Sponsored By:
Delegate Hubbard
Entitled:
Child Abuse - Nonsupport of Child - Penalty

Synopsis:

Including nonsupport of a minor child in the definition of child abuse; making it a felony to be found in contempt of court for nonsupport at least three times; and establishing a penalty of imprisonment for not more than 15 years.

Legislative History

House Action
1/10
First Reading Judiciary
1/22
Hearing 2/4 at 1:00 p.m.
2/10
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CHILD ABUSE
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; DIVORCE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH
PENALTIES
SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTS -see also- ALIMONY
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 35C )
Family Law
( 10-203 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)