MarylandHB 04422025 Regular SessionHouse

Criminal Procedure - Victims and Witnesses - Out of Court Statement of Child to Forensic Interviewer

Sponsored By: Karen Simpson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Criminal Law - ProceduresChild Abuse and NeglectChildren (4-12)EvidenceForensicsJuvenile Justice and DelinquencySexual OffensesTestimony -see also- WitnessesVictims -see also- Criminal Injuries CompensationViolence -see also- Domestic Violence; Hate CrimesWitnesses

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Karen Simpson
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Gabriel Acevero
Democratic • House
Christopher Eric Bouchat
Republican • House
Kris Fair
Democratic • House
Kenneth Kerr
Democratic • House
April Miller
Republican • House
Chris Tomlinson
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 181 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 3/6/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 147
4/22/2025
Returned Passed
4/2/2025House
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
4/2/2025Senate
Second Reading Passed
3/26/2025Senate
Favorable Adopted
3/26/2025Senate
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
3/26/2025Senate
Referred Judicial Proceedings
3/7/2025Senate
Third Reading Passed (134-0)
3/6/2025House
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
3/4/2025House
Favorable Report by Judiciary
3/3/2025House
Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
1/17/2025House
First Reading Judiciary
1/16/2025House

Bill Text

Enacted
4/22/2025
PDF
Third Reading
3/4/2025
PDF
First Reading
1/16/2025
PDF

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