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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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.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2015 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 11–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to lay it on the table on a division vote 250–115. The bill died on the table when the session ended on November 18, 2015, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2015, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 3, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 11, 2015, House: Lay on Table (Rep Gargasz) — yeas 250, nays 115, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 12, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/12/2015 2:30 PM LOB 206
  • March 3, 2015: Executive Session: 3/3/2015 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 5, 2015: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 11 (Vote 11-9; RC); HC19, PG. 413
  • March 5, 2015: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 11, 2015: Lay on Table (Rep Gargasz): MA DV 250-115
  • November 18, 2015: Died on the Table

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

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

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