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February 19, 2004
Legislative Document 1669: An Act To Abrogate the Hearsay Rule in Cases Involving Custody or Protection of Children
Sponsor:
Representative Albion Goodwin, Democrat
Summary:
Certain out of court statements made by minors in civil actions involving custody or child protection cases are admissible. The court must make a determination that admitting the out of court statement serves valuable interests.
Status:
| 12/16/2003 |  | Received by the Clerk of the House and referred to the Judiciary Committee |
| 01/13/2004 | | Public Hearing |
| 01/21/2004 | | Work Session where the bill was voted on. Anticipated Divided Report, and the majority recommend that the bill not be passed. |
| 02/18/2004 | | Majority Ought Not to Pass report was accepted and sent for concurrence, thus effectively killing the bill. |
HSLDA's Postion:
Oppose.
Action Requested:
No action is necessary.
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