2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 126

File Code: Family Law
Sponsored By:
Delegate Boschert
Entitled:
Family Law - Domestic Violence - Penalty

Synopsis:

Increasing to a fine of $10,000 and imprisonment of 5 years the maximum penalty for failing to comply with specified relief granted in an ex parte order or protective order; and repealing the penalty for a first offense and for a second or subsequent offense.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
1/14
First Reading Judiciary
1/23
Hearing 2/7 at 1:00 p.m.
2/18
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -see also- CHILD ABUSE
PENALTIES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Family Law
( 4-509 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered