HB 1608-FN (2012): relative to the issuance and enforcement of domestic violence protective orders.

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HB 1608-FN (2012)

relative to the issuance and enforcement of domestic violence protective orders.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held public hearings on January 19, 2012 and January 25, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2012, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 25, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 1, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 19, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/19/2012 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • January 25, 2012: Continued Public Hearing: 1/25/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204 ==Executive Session to Follow==
  • January 27, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 1 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • February 1, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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