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TN SB 304

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Evidence - As enacted, permits the introduction into evidence of a video recording of a child victim being interviewed by a forensic interviewer regarding sexual or physically violent contact with the child if the forensic interviewer confirms the accuracy of the recording and the child is available for cross examination; makes other changes relative to forensic interviews. - Amends TCA Title 24, Chapter 7.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 304 pass?

Yes. TN SB 304 has been enacted into law as of 2025-05-02. Latest recorded action (2025-05-02): Pub. Ch. 162

What is TN SB 304 about?

TN SB 304 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Evidence - As enacted, permits the introduction into evidence of a video recording of a child victim being interviewed by a forensic interviewer regarding sexual or physically violent contact with the child if the forensic interviewer confirms the accuracy of the recording and the child is available for cross examination; makes other changes relative to forensic interviews. - Amends TCA Title 24, Chapter 7.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 304?

Haile is the primary sponsor of TN SB 304.

Introduced
2025-02-10
Latest action
2025-05-02 — Pub. Ch. 162
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Haileprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-01-27

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2025-02-10

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2025-02-12

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2025-02-19

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/25/2025

  5. 2025-02-25

    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0, PNV 0

  6. 2025-02-27

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/3/2025

  7. 2025-03-03

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  8. 2025-03-03

    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    receipt

  9. 2025-03-03

    Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0

    passage

  10. 2025-03-03

    Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0015)

  11. 2025-03-06

    Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

  12. 2025-03-31

    Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0

    passage

  13. 2025-03-31

    Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0196)

    amendment-withdrawal

  14. 2025-03-31

    Subst. for comp. HB.

    substitution

  15. 2025-04-01

    Enrolled and ready for signatures

    enrolled

  16. 2025-04-02

    Signed by H. Speaker

    passage

  17. 2025-04-02

    Signed by Senate Speaker

    passage

  18. 2025-04-03

    Transmitted to Governor for action.

    executive-receipt

  19. 2025-04-11

    Signed by Governor.

    executive-signature

  20. 2025-05-02

    Effective date(s) 04/11/2025

  21. 2025-05-02

    Pub. Ch. 162

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/25/2025 Passed

    2025-02-25 · pass · 9-0

  • FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/3/2025 Passed (1)

    2025-03-03 · pass · 32-0

  • FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/31/2025 Passed (1)

    2025-03-31 · pass · 94-0

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