HB 1303 (2022): relative to causes for absolute divorce.

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HB 1303 (2022)

relative to causes for absolute divorce.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 114

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 25, 2022. The committee met in executive session on January 25, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 16, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 24, 2022 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 5, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2022, making it Chapter 114 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2022, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • January 25, 2022, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 202-204
  • April 26, 2022, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 25, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/25/2022 10:30 am LOB 206-208
  • January 25, 2022: Executive Session: 01/25/2022 10:30 am LOB 202-204
  • January 27, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 11-1; CC)
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV
  • February 24, 2022: Introduced 02/24/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 26, 2022: Hearing: 04/26/2022, Room 100, SH, 02:30 pm
  • May 5, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/05/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 5, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/05/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/12/2022)
  • May 12, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/12/2022
  • May 27, 2022: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/27/2022; Chapter 114; 01/01/2023

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court