2014 House Bill 5272

Revise child abuse/neglect interview details

Introduced in the House

Jan. 30, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Thomas Hooker (R-77)

To allow the child interview video recordings mandated by House Bill 5270 to be used in a court proceeding on an alleged or suspected neglect or abuse case. The bill would also increase the penalty for a person who improperly and intentionally releases such a recording, authorizing up to one year in prison.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 20, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 28, 2014

Amendment offered by Rep. Thomas Hooker (R-77)

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 4, 2014

Amendment offered by Rep. Thomas Hooker (R-77)

To establish that if enacted the bill will go into effect 90 days afterwards.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 5, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary