HOUSE BILL 27

File Code: Family Law

Sponsored By:

Delegate Benson

Entitled:

Domestic Violence - Protective Orders

Synopsis:

Establishing that all relief contained in a final protective order continues in effect, subject only to specified provisions of law; repealing a provision of law specifying that a final protective order is effective for the period stated in the order, not to exceed 12 months; and repealing a provision of law authorizing a court to extend the term of a protective order for 6 months.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

House Action

7/6

Pre-filed

1/9

First Reading Judiciary

1/7

Hearing 1/17 at 1:00 p.m.

2/11

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Domestic Violence -see also- Child Abuse & Neglect

Protection Orders

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Family Law

( 4-506 , 4-507 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered