HOUSE BILL 835

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

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

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Judiciary