House bill · 89R

HB 394

Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements in the prosecution of certain sexual or assaultive offenses committed against a child or person with a disability.

Did not pass

Progress

108 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Nov 12
Referred to committee
Feb 28
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

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Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Jurisprudence
Feb 28, 2025 · House
Read first time
Feb 28, 2025 · House
Filed
Nov 12, 2024 · House

Authors

Johnson–

In committee

Criminal Jurisprudence
House
Referred Feb 28, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Crimes: Against Persons: Sexual Criminal Procedure: General Disabilities, Persons with Minors: Crimes Against

Bill text

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