BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 5450: Vulnerable adults' hearsay

Making admissible the hearsay statements of vulnerable adults.

Summary

Out-of-court statements made by a vulnerable adult describing a crime against, or neglect, exploitation, abuse, or sexual abuse of that person are admissible as evidence in any court proceeding if: (1) the court finds sufficient indicators of reliability; and (2) the vulnerable adult either testifies or is unavailable as a witness.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5450), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to vulnerable adults' hearsay statements;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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