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MD HB1103

MD HB1103
Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act


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Introduced
02/06/2020
In Committee
02/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing a court in a custody or visitation proceeding to require a party to provide a written notice of the intent to travel internationally with a child at least 90 days prior to the planned travel; authorizing a court, on its own motion, to order child abduction prevention measures in certain child custody proceedings; authorizing certain parties to petition the court for child abduction prevention measures; applying the Act retroactively; etc.

AI Summary

This bill, the Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act, authorizes courts in custody or visitation proceedings to require parties to provide written notice of their intent to travel internationally with a child at least 90 days prior to the planned travel. The bill also allows courts, on their own motion, to order child abduction prevention measures in certain child custody proceedings, and permits certain parties to petition the court for such measures. Additionally, the bill applies retroactively and takes effect on October 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (on 02/10/2020)

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