Generally revise contempt of court laws
SB 374 proposed revisions to state laws governing contempt of court, which would have affected individuals and entities who fail to comply with court orders (e.g., ignoring subpoenas or court rulings). The bill aimed to modernize procedures for handling contempt cases but did not specify exact changes in the provided context. As noted in its status, the bill "died in process" on May 23, 2025, meaning it did not advance to become law. No further details about its specific provisions or intended impact were included in the available records.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action May 23, 2025
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MINOR
The bill number was officially changed from LC 0758 to SB 374, and the primary sponsor was identified as M. Noland. A new provision was added to the contempt statute requiring immediate action when a contemptuous act occurs in the judge's presence if that action is necessary to restore order or maintain the court's authority.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on contempt laws, but the new provision expands the procedural requirements for handling immediate disruptions in the courtroom.
REQUIREMENT
Added a requirement for immediate action to restore order or maintain court dignity when contempt occurs in the judge's presence.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill identifier from LC 0758 to SB 374 and listed M. Noland as the primary sponsor.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 5, 2025
How they voted
28–22
Passed
Total votes 50
Mar 5, 2025
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican32
68% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
22
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Mar 5, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (28-22)
senate
Feb 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Report - (S) Judiciary
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Judiciary
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Judiciary
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
(S) Introduced
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Noland
RRepublican
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