2022 Senate Bill 1128

Revise child abuse law procedures

Introduced in the Senate

June 30, 2022

Introduced by Sen. Jim Runestad (R-15)

To permit a video recorded statement to be considered as evidence in a criminal trial if consistent with the “confrontation clause” in the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and if it is taken according to the forensic interviewing protocols required state law. This is part of a bill package addressing child abuse. See also Senate Bills 1129 and 1130.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety