BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6084

SB 6084: DSHS interviews of children

Regulating the use of taped interviews of child victims of sexual abuse for use as evidence.

Summary

  • When investigating allegations of child abuse or neglect, the department shall videotape all interviews conducted with children whenever a law enforcement officer is not present. Language concerning a 1989 report by the department is stricken.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6084), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 1992
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Linda Smith (R-18)
Introduced
January 15, 1992 in the Senate
Last action
February 7, 1992
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6084, SSB 6084

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Linda Smith (R-18)

5 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 4 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 6084 in other sessions

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