2014 House Bill 5271

Revise child abuse/neglect interview details

Introduced in the House

Jan. 30, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Robert Kosowski (D-16)

To allow the child interview video recordings mandated by House Bill 5270 to be considered by a hearing officer in an alleged or suspected neglect or abuse case.

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)

To require courts to retain the recorded statements for a period to be prescribed by Supreme Court rule (rather than for "one year").

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 4, 2014

Amendment offered by Rep. Tom McMillin (R-45)

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