SB 1274: Testimony Given by Children
GENERAL BILL by Montford
Testimony Given by Children; Authorizes a court to use registered service or therapy animals to aid children in giving testimony in legal proceedings when appropriate. Requires the court to consider certain factors before permitting such testimony. Requires that such registered service or therapy animals be evaluated and registered according to national standards.
Effective Date: 7/1/2011
Last Action: 4/27/2011 Senate - Withdrawn from further consideration, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 251 (Ch. 2011-220) -SJ 540
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 4/27/2011 Senate - Withdrawn from further consideration, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 251 (Ch. 2011-220) -SJ 540
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/22/2011 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/7/2011 | Senate |
• Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Criminal Justice -SJ 94 |
| 3/8/2011 | Senate |
• Introduced -SJ 94 |
| 4/27/2011 | Senate |
• Withdrawn from Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Criminal Justice -SJ 540 • Withdrawn from further consideration, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 251 (Ch. 2011-220) -SJ 540 |
