HB 338 (2017): relative to grounds for termination of parental rights.

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HB 338 (2017)

relative to grounds for termination of parental rights.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 20, 2017 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2017, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 7, 2017: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 13, 2017, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • February 15, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 17, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/17/2017 02:00 PM LOB 206
  • January 31, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/31/2017 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 7, 2017: Executive Session: 02/07/2017 LOB 206
  • February 15, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/15/2017 (Vote 13-1; CC)
  • February 15, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/15/2017
  • February 16, 2017: Introduced 02/16/2017 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 13, 2017: Hearing: 04/13/2017, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • April 20, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 04/20/2017; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 20, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 04/20/2017

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1279 (2016): relative to grounds for termination of parental rights.

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