2017 House Bill 4300

Revise child abuse/neglect interview details

Introduced in the House

March 2, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Pamela Hornberger (R-32)

To allow the child interview video recordings mandated by House Bill 4298 to be used in a hearing 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 20, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

July 12, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 26, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-6) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 21, 2018

Passed in the House 93 to 16 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 27, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary