MD HB1585 | 2018 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 18-6)
Status: Introduced on February 9 2018 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-03-12 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizing a party to a civil action who is entitled to protections under the federal Service Members Civil Relief Act due to the party's active duty status to petition the court to be deposed or to testify under penalty of perjury by certain electronic means; requiring a tribunal of the State to cooperate with other tribunals or the appropriate military representative in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony under the Act; providing for the application of the Act; etc.

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Title

Civil Actions - Active Duty Service Members - Electronic Deposition and Testimony

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-03-12HouseUnfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn
2018-03-02HouseHearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
2018-02-19HouseHearing canceled
2018-02-28HouseHearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
2018-02-09HouseFirst Reading Judiciary

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