HB 1475 (2018): relative to the procedure for filing a protective order.

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HB 1475 (2018)

relative to the procedure for filing a protective order.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Civil Actions

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 9, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 8 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2018, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 20, 2018, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • October 9, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB206

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 13, 2018: Public Hearing: 02/13/2018 01:45 PM LOB 206
  • February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/06/2018 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/06/2018
  • October 9, 2018: Executive Session: 10/09/2018 10:00 AM LOB206
  • October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 8-0)

Laws It Would Change

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