SENATE BILL 88

File Code: Family Law

Sponsored By:

Senators Brochin and Grosfeld

Entitled:

Family Law - Child Custody - Petition by Child to Change Custody

Synopsis:

Lowering from 16 to 14 the age at which a child who is subject to a custody order or decree may file a petition to change custody.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

1/16

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

1/18

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

2/7

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Jim Brochin, District 42

Senator Sharon M. Grosfeld, District 18

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CHILD CUSTODY

CIRCUIT COURTS

FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; ANNULMENT; DIVORCE; etc

MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH

PETITIONS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Family Law

( 9-103 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered