HB 506-FN (2012): relative to false allegations of child abuse.

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HB 506-FN (2012)

relative to false allegations of child abuse.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 5, 2011, May 19, 2011, September 14, 2011 and September 22, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 26, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 4 unanimously, 16–0. On January 4, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 9, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 23, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 9 to 4.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2011, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 7, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • May 5, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • May 19, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • September 14, 2011, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • September 22, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • October 26, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law
  • October 9, 2012, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • October 23, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • January 4, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 3, 2011: Public Hearing: 3/3/2011 11:30 AM LOB 206
  • March 7, 2011: Executive Session: 3/7/2011 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 7, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • April 27, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 4/27/2011 2:00 PM LOB 206
  • May 5, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 5/5/2011 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • May 19, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 5/19/2011 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • September 14, 2011: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 9/14/2011 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • September 22, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/22/2011 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • October 26, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/26/2011 10:00 AM LOB 206 ==If Necessary Continued 10/27/2011 10:00 AM LOB 206==
  • November 2, 2011: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 4 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • January 4, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 7, 2012: Referred to Children and Family Law for Interim Study
  • October 9, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/9/2012 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • October 23, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/23/2012 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • October 24, 2012: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 9-4)

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