2015 House Bill 4549

Revise child abuse/neglect interview details

Introduced in the House

May 5, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Harvey Santana (D-9)

To allow the child interview video recordings mandated by House Bill 4547 to be used in proceedings 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

June 9, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.