HB 578 (2013): relative to the determination of parental rights based on the best interest of the child.

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HB 578 (2013)

relative to the determination of parental rights based on the best interest of the child.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–4. On March 21, 2013 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 101–230. On March 21, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 251–81.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2013, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 5, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 21, 2013, House: LAY ON TABLE (REP LAMBERT) — yeas 101, nays 230, failed
  • March 21, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 251, nays 81, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 12, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/12/2013 1:30 PM LOB 206
  • March 5, 2013: Executive Session: 3/5/2013 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 6, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 20 (Vote 12-4; Part II, RC)
  • March 6, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 21, 2013: Lay on Table (Rep Lambert): MF RC 101-230; HJ29, PG.961-963
  • March 21, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 251-81; HJ29, PG.961-965

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 591 (2012): relative to the determination of parental rights based on the best interest of the child; relative to grounds for modification of an order regarding parental rights and responsibilities, and relative to grandparent and stepparent visitation rights.
  • HB 516 (2015): relative to the determination of parental rights based on the best interest of the child and relative to grounds for modification of an order regarding parental rights and responsibilities.

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