HOUSE BILL 835

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures

Sponsored By:

Delegate Bates

Entitled:

Child and Spousal Support - Contempt Proceedings - Statute of Limitations

Synopsis:

Increasing from 3 years to 12 years the period of time within which a proceeding to hold a person in contempt of court for the person's default in payment of specified child or spousal support must be commenced.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

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

House Action

2/11

First Reading Judiciary

2/10

Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

3/21

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Alimony

Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims

Courts -see also- Circuit; Appeals; District; Orphans'; etc.

Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth

Statutes of Limitation

Support of Dependents -see also- Alimony

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 5-111 )

Family Law

( 10-102 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Judiciary