HB 1266-FN (2024): relative to permitting recordings of open family court proceedings by parties.
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HB 1266-FN (2024)
relative to permitting recordings of open family court proceedings by parties.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2024, with 9 people signed in online: 6 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–6 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 7, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 191–173. On March 7, 2024 the House failed “Reconsider HB1266” on a division vote 173–192, on a motion by Rep. Joe Sweeney. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2024 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Katelyn Kuttab (R - Rock 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34)
- Rep. Lorie Ball (R - Rock 25)
- Rep. Josh Yokela (R - Rock 32)
- Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 10)
- Rep. Kristine Perez (R - Rock 16)
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2024, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- February 6, 2024, 10:35 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- March 28, 2024, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- March 7, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 191, nays 173, passed
- March 7, 2024, House: Reconsider HB1266 — yeas 173, nays 192, failed
- May 2, 2024, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Children and Family Law
- January 16, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/16/2024 01:00 pm LOB 206-208
- February 6, 2024: Executive Session: 02/06/2024 10:35 am LOB 206-208
- February 6, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/06/2024 (Vote 8-6; RC)
- March 7, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA RC 191-173 03/07/2024
- March 7, 2024: Reconsider HB1266 (Rep. Sweeney): MF DV 173-192 03/07/2024
- March 7, 2024: Introduced 03/07/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
- March 28, 2024: Hearing: 03/28/2024, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
- May 2, 2024: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/02/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
- May 2, 2024: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/02/2024