HB 610-FN (2013): relative to attorney's fees and costs in an action against a governmental unit for false arrest.

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HB 610-FN (2013)

relative to attorney's fees and costs in an action against a governmental unit for false arrest.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Civil Actions

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2013, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 19, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 13, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 12, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/12/2013 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • February 19, 2013: Executive Session: 2/19/2013 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 21, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 13 (Vote 15-1; Part II, RC)
  • March 13, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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