RI S2693 | 2018 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Passed on July 2 2018 - 100% progression
Action: 2018-07-02 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [PDF]

Summary

Eliminates the waiting period for the granting of a complaint/divorce/separation following the filing of the complaint would shorten the waiting period for the filing of a final judgment for divorce following the hearing at which the divorce is granted.

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Title

Divorce And Separation

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2018-06-20 - House - Passage as amended in concurrence (Y: 72 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2018-05-15 - Senate - Divorce and separation approval of amendment (Y: 35 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2018-05-15 - Senate - Passage as amended (Y: 35 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2018-07-02SenateSigned by Governor
2018-07-02SenateTransmitted to Governor
2018-06-20HouseHouse passed as amended in concurrence
2018-06-19HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/20/2018)
2018-06-19HouseCommittee recommends passage as amended in concurrence
2018-06-16HouseScheduled for consideration (06/19/2018)
2018-05-16HouseReferred to House Judiciary
2018-05-15SenateSenate passed as amended (floor amendment)
2018-05-09SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (05/15/2018)
2018-05-08SenateCommittee recommends passage
2018-05-04SenateScheduled for consideration (05/08/2018)
2018-04-12SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2018-04-06SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2018)
2018-03-20SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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