HB 1270 (2020): relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities.

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HB 1270 (2020)

relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2020, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 13, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 4, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/04/2020 11:30 am LOB 206
  • February 13, 2020: Executive Session: 02/13/2020 10:00 am LOB 206
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/11/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2020

Laws It Would Change

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