MD HB289 | 2020 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 17-1)
Status: Introduced on January 20 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-21 - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 20 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-21 - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Providing that the spouse of a person on trial for a violation of a certain protective order may be compelled to testify as an adverse witness under certain circumstances; and providing for the prospective application of the Act.
Title
Evidence - Testimony by Spouse - Violation of Protective Order
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-21 | House | Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2020-01-20 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 9 | 106 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0289?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0289f.pdf |
