HB 1554-FN (1998): allowing punitive damages in actions for domestic violence and sexual assault.
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HB 1554-FN (1998)
allowing punitive damages in actions for domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Subject: Civil Actions
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee held a work session on June 23, 1998. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 13 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. DePecol (Ches 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Wall (Straf 9)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
- June 23, 1998, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ3,P112
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/19/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- February 11, 1998: HEARING FEB11 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD & FL
- February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR MAR05 (VOTE 14-1;CC)
- March 5, 1998: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY & F L FOR INTERIM STUDY; HJ21,P1112
- June 23, 1998: INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS JUN23 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
- June 29, 1998: (SUBCOM: REPS PFAFF, TATE, RICHARDSON, M SMITH, BERGIN, ALLISON, J BROWN, L JOHNSON & K SMITH)
- October 6, 1998: INT STUDY REPT: NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 1999 (VOTE 13-0)