Introduced
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To allow hearsay evidence that refers to a threat of physical violence made near in time to the crime to be admissible in domestic violence court cases. This would apply to the statements victims make to emergency responders, but then may recant under pressure from the perpetrator.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
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
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
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
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To clarify that the bill applies to hearings starting on May 1, 2006.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
To allow hearsay evidence that refers to a threat of physical violence made near in time to the crime to be admissible in domestic violence court cases. This would apply to the statements victims make to emergency responders, but then may recant under pressure from the perpetrator.
Received
To give the bill immediate effect.
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
