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)