SENATE BILL 132

File Code: Family Law Prior Year Introduction As: HB 648/96 - JUD

Sponsored By:

Senator Forehand

Entitled:

Child Abuse - Out of Court Statements

Synopsis:

Expanding a provision of law that allows out of court statements concerning specified alleged offenses against child victims or children in need of assistance to be admitted in juvenile and criminal proceedings by allowing these statements to be offered by any person under specified circumstances; and providing for the application of the Act.

Legislative History

Senate Action

1/10

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/5

Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

3/12

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CHILD ABUSE

COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT COURTS; DISTRICT COURTS

EVIDENCE

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

WITNESSES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 775 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)