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HB0942

Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Opposite
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Criminal Law - Interference of Custody Orders - Penalties
Sponsored by
Delegate S. Johnson
Status
In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis
Synopsis
Prohibiting a person from knowingly and willfully interfering with a custody order over which a court of the State has jurisdiction by enticing or persuading a minor away or withholding a minor from a lawful custodian, a court-appointed guardian, or a person lawfully standing in loco parentis; and requiring a written warning for a violation of the Act to include certain information and a notice of the potential penalties that may be imposed for subsequent violations.
Committees
Original:
Judiciary
Details
Cross-filed with: SB0744
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026
History
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/05/2026
Legislative Date
2/05/2026
Action
First Reading Judiciary
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - First - Criminal Law - Interference of Custody Orders - Penalties
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/06/2026
Legislative Date
2/06/2026
Action
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 2/05/2026 2/05/2026 First Reading Judiciary
Text - First - Criminal Law - Interference of Custody Orders - Penalties
House 2/06/2026 2/06/2026 Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
File Code
Subjects
Statutes
Article - Criminal Law
(   3-504 )
Last Updated: 2/10/2026 6:02 AM
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