Introduced
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To update and revise regulations regarding the use, distribution, and disposition of the videorecorded statements of vulnerable witnesses such as children. Among other changes the revisions would provide penalties for a person who improperly releases a video recording, and authorize a court to place a videorecorded statement that becomes part of the court record under a protective order to protect the privacy of the witness.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To expand the authority of a court to limit the distribution of covered recordings which are given to the defense in a trial by adding prohibitions on the release, display, or distribution of the recording.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
Passed in the House 95 to 1 (details)
To update and revise regulations regarding the use, distribution, and disposition of the videorecorded statements of vulnerable witnesses such as children. Among other changes the revisions would provide penalties for a person who improperly releases a video recording, and authorize a court to place a videorecorded statement that becomes part of the court record under a protective order to protect the privacy of the witness.
