MD HB405 | 2021 | Regular Session
Note: Carryover of previous HB184
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2020-12-22 - Hearing 1/20 at 1:30 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 13 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2020-12-22 - Hearing 1/20 at 1:30 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing a court to award reasonable attorney's fees and related costs to the parent of a child with a disability who is the prevailing party in a certain special education proceeding; prohibiting a court from awarding attorney's fees and related costs to certain parents in a certain proceeding under certain circumstances; and authorizing an award of attorney's fees and related costs to a parent of a child with a disability who is a prevailing party under certain circumstances.
Title
Special Education - Judicial Actions - Attorney's Fees and Related Costs
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-22 | House | Hearing 1/20 at 1:30 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
| 2021-01-13 | House | First Reading Ways and Means and Judiciary |
| 2020-11-01 | House | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
HB184 (Carry Over) 2020-01-16 - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Subjects
Attorneys' Fees
Court Costs
Courts
Courts and Court Personnel - Statewide
Disabilities
Education - Miscellaneous
Fees
Minors
Parents and Guardians
Time
Witnesses
Court Costs
Courts
Courts and Court Personnel - Statewide
Disabilities
Education - Miscellaneous
Fees
Minors
Parents and Guardians
Time
Witnesses
Code Citations
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0405?ys=2021RS |
| Text | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0405f.pdf |
