HB 1286 (2022): relative to the modification of parental rights and responsibilities.

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HB 1286 (2022)

relative to the modification of parental rights and responsibilities.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2022. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2022 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 8–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 15, 2022 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 176–155.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2022, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • March 1, 2022: executive session, House Children and Family Law, 0900am LOB 206-208

Votes

  • March 15, 2022, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 176, nays 155, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 11, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/11/2022 02:00 pm LOB 206-208
  • March 1, 2022: Executive Session: 03/01/2022 0900am LOB 206-208
  • March 9, 2022: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 8-7; RC)
  • March 9, 2022: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 15, 2022: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 176-155 03/15/2022

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court