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Introduced
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
In Committee
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Protective Orders - Coercive Control FOR the purpose of authorizing a certain person to petition for a protective order against another person whom the petitioner alleges has engaged in certain behavior toward the petitioner that is controlling or coercive; and generally relating to protective orders and coercive control. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Family Law Section 4-501 Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Family Law Section 4-504 Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill authorizes a person to petition for a protective order against another person who has allegedly engaged in coercive control, which is defined as a pattern of emotional or psychological manipulation, maltreatment, threat of force, or intimidation used to compel an individual to act or refrain from acting against their will. The bill adds coercive control to the definition of "abuse" in the Family Law Article, allowing a person to seek protection from such behavior. The bill also outlines the process for filing a petition for a protective order and the associated procedures.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Susan McComas (R)*,
Stuart Schmidt (R),
Deni Taveras (D),
William Valentine (R),
William Wivell (R),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/2/2023 ) (on 03/02/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1069?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb1069f.pdf |
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