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2004 SESSION
HB 868 Sexual abuse or neglect proceedings; use of hearsay statements by certain children.
Introduced by: Kathy J. Byron | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Hearsay by child in sexual abuse or neglect proceeding. Provides that hearsay statements by a child aged seven years or younger, made to a law-enforcement officer, a mental health professional, social worker, physician or nurse or other medical professional, or foster parent, are admissible in civil abuse and neglect proceedings. The statements are to be placed under seal in the case record and are not admissible in any other civil proceeding maintained for purposes other than adjudication of the question of neglect or abuse.
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HISTORY
- 01/14/04 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/14/04 043509256
- 01/14/04 House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
- 01/22/04 House: Reported from H. W. I. (21-Y 1-N)
- 01/22/04 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/09/04 House: Continued to 2005 in Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N)