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MarylandSB 03332025 Regular SessionSenate

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

Sponsored By: Chris West (Republican)

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

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Chris West

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • William G. Folden

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 177 • No: 0

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 8

Senate vote • 3/27/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 148

    4/22/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/7/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (133-0)

    4/7/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/7/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    4/7/2025House

  6. Rereferred to Judiciary

    4/4/2025House

  7. Referred Rules and Executive Nominations

    3/28/2025House

  8. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    3/27/2025Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/26/2025Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {793826/1 Adopted

    3/26/2025Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/26/2025Senate

  12. Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/20/2025Senate

  13. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/15/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/22/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/26/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/15/2025

    PDF

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