HB 285-FN (2025): relative to determination of parental rights and responsibilities.
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HB 285-FN (2025)
relative to determination of parental rights and responsibilities.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Courts and Procedure
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2025 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2025, with 221 people signed in online: 7 in support, 213 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 2025 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lorie Ball (R - Rock 25) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 2025, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- March 4, 2025, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- March 13, 2025: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 13, 2025, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2025: Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Children and Family Law
- February 18, 2025: Public Hearing: 02/18/2025 10:00 am LOB 206-208
- March 4, 2025: Executive Session: 03/04/2025 11:00 am LOB 206-208
- March 4, 2025: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/04/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- March 13, 2025: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/13/2025