MD HB307 | 2014 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 24-1)
Status: Passed on April 14 2014 - 100% progression
Action: 2014-04-14 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 112
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]

Summary

Changing the standard of proof from clear and convincing evidence to a preponderance of the evidence by which a judge in a peace order hearing must make specified findings before the judge may issue a final peace order or mutual peace orders; and changing the standard of proof by which a judge in a protective order hearing must make specified findings before the judge may grant a final protective or mutual protective orders or extend the term of a protective order.

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Title

Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Burden of Proof

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2014-03-22 - Senate - Senate Floor - Third Reading Passed (47-0) (Y: 47 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2014-03-06 - House - House Floor - Third Reading Passed (120-15) (Y: 120 N: 15 NV: 2 Abs: 4) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2014-04-14HouseApproved by the Governor - Chapter 112
2014-04-01HouseReturned Passed
2014-03-31SenateThird Reading Passed (47-0)
2014-03-28SenateSecond Reading Passed
2014-03-28SenateFavorable Report Adopted
2014-03-28SenateFavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
2014-03-07SenateFirst Reading Judicial Proceedings
2014-03-06HouseThird Reading Passed (120-15)
2014-03-04HouseSecond Reading Passed
2014-03-04HouseFavorable Report Adopted
2014-03-03HouseFavorable Report by Judiciary
2014-02-21HouseHearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
2014-02-13HouseHearing cancelled
2014-02-13HouseHearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
2014-01-21HouseFirst Reading Judiciary

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Bill Comments

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