MA H1932

Bill

MA H1932

Clarifying certain divorce proceedings

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to absolute divorce judgments. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 21 of Chapter 208 of the General Laws to clarify that an absolute divorce judgment can be entered upon the death of either party, in addition to the existing provision of the dissolution of the marriage. This change provides legal clarity around the divorce proceedings in the event of a party's death.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Jon Zlotnik (D)*, Marcos Devers (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1932

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1932
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1932.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1671	To require the reporting of satisfaction of judgments awarding money damages	Accompanied a new draft, see H4503	Similar To
H4503	To require the reporting of satisfaction of judgments awarding money damages	No further action taken	Similar To
H4844	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S969	To require the reporting of satisfaction of judgments awarding money damages	Accompanied a new draft, see H4503	Similar To
S981	Relative to equitable divorce proceedings	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To

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