SENATE BILL 51

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures

Sponsored By:

Senator Craig

Entitled:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Evidence - Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege

Synopsis:

Establishing that the evidentiary privilege protecting specified confidential communications between a patient and a psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, or specified other persons does not apply in specified proceedings.

Legislative History

Senate Action

10/24

Pre-filed

1/8

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

1/2

Hearing 1/14 at 1:00 p.m.

1/21

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ADOPTION

CHILD ABUSE

COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT COURTS; DISTRICT COURTS

DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND PERSONS; DEAF PERSONS

EVIDENCE

FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; DIVORCE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH

PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS

PSYCHIATRISTS

PSYCHOLOGISTS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 9-109 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)