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Introduced
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
In Committee
04/05/2023
04/05/2023
Crossed Over
03/20/2023
03/20/2023
Passed
04/07/2023
04/07/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2023
05/16/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Family Law - Custody and Visitation - Notice of Intent to Travel (Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act) FOR the purpose of authorizing a court in a custody or visitation proceeding to require a party to provide certain notice of the intent to travel internationally with a child; authorizing a court to order child abduction prevention measures in certain child custody proceedings; authorizing certain parties to petition the court for child abduction prevention measures; authorizing certain custody settlements to be amended to permit international travel in limited circumstances; requiring a traveling parent to disclose certain information to a nontraveling parent at the request of the nontraveling parent establishing requirements for a petition under this Act; providing factors for determining whether a credible risk of child abduction exists; establishing requirements for an abduction prevention order; authorizing a court to issue a warrant for physical custody of a child under certain circumstances; applying this Act retroactively; and generally relating to child abduction and the Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Family Law Section 9-106 Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Family Law Section 9.5-101(a), (d), (e), and (g) Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Family Law Section 9.7-101 through 9.7-108 9.7-111 to be under the new title “Title 9.7. Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act” Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill, the Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act, allows courts to require parties in child custody proceedings to provide notice of intent to travel internationally with a child. It authorizes courts to order child abduction prevention measures, such as travel restrictions, in certain child custody proceedings. The bill also establishes requirements for petitions under the Act, factors for determining credible risk of child abduction, and provisions for abduction prevention orders. Additionally, the bill allows courts to issue warrants for physical custody of a child if there is a credible risk of abduction. The bill applies retroactively and takes effect on October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 760 (on 05/16/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0383?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/Chapters_noln/CH_760_sb0383e.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0383e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 453722/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/amds/bil_0003/sb0383_45372201.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/sb0383_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0383t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 743220/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/amds/bil_0003/sb0383_74322001.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/sb0383_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0383f.pdf |
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