HOUSE BILL 17

Sponsored By:

Delegate Arnick

Entitled:

Family Law - Grounds for Absolute Divorce - Abuse

Synopsis:

Adding abuse as a ground for absolute divorce.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

8/15

Pre-filed

1/14

First Reading Judiciary

1/21

Hearing 2/4 at 10:30 a.m.

2/9

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

DIVORCE -see also- ANNULMENT

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -see also- CHILD ABUSE

FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; DIVORCE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Bill affects the following Statute:

Family Law

( 7-103 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered