2009 House Bill 4621

Allow televised vulnerable adult testimony in embezzlement case

Introduced in the House

March 18, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Dian Slavens (D-21)

To allow videotape or closed-circuit television testimony of a vulnerable adult in cases involving financial exploitation or embezzlement of a vulnerable adult’s assets.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement

Aug. 19, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 15, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement

Nov. 4, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 3, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Dian Slavens (D-21)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Justin Amash (R-72)

To specify that videorecorded depositions may only be considered in court proceedings to the extent the use is specifically provided under the law.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 8, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary