HB 494 (2021): relative to temporary relief and permanent restraining orders issued in a divorce proceeding.
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HB 494 (2021)
relative to temporary relief and permanent restraining orders issued in a divorce proceeding.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee met in executive session on March 11, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–7 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 201–178. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 27, 2021 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Robert Harb (R - Rock 14)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 4, 2021, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law
- March 11, 2021, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law
- May 3, 2021, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary
Votes
- April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 201, nays 178, passed
- May 27, 2021, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Children and Family Law
- March 4, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/04/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94672611666 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
- March 11, 2021: Executive Session: 03/11/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/91927749754
- March 17, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 8-7; RC)
- April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA DV 201-178 04/07/2021
- April 8, 2021: Introduced 04/08/2021 and Referred to Judiciary
- April 28, 2021: Remote Hearing: 05/03/2021, 02:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
- May 27, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 05/27/2021; SC 25A
- May 27, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 05/27/2021