HOUSE BILL 397

File Code: Family Law Prior Year Introduction As: HB 423/11 - JUD

Sponsored By:

Delegate Dumais

Entitled:

Child Support - Criminal Nonsupport and Desertion

Synopsis:

Specifying that a parent who fails to provide for the support of his or her minor child is guilty of the misdemeanor of criminal nonsupport; repealing from the crime of criminal nonsupport the element of willfulness; establishing a specified defense to the crime of criminal nonsupport; and specifying that a parent who deserts his or her minor child is guilty of the crime of criminal desertion of a child.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

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House Action

2/1

First Reading Judiciary

1/31

Hearing 2/9 at 1:00 p.m.

3/5

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.

Family Law -see also- Adoption; Annulment; Divorce; etc

Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth

Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Support of Dependents -see also- Alimony

Bill affects the following Statute:

Family Law

( 10-203 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Judiciary