HB 1281: Deposing Victims of Crime
GENERAL BILL by Buchanan
Deposing Victims of Crime; Prohibits deposing of an individual who, at time of request for deposition, is 17 years of age or younger & has been victim of human trafficking or specified sexual offenses; provides that an individual who is 17 years of age or younger & who is victim in prosecution of human trafficking or specified sexual offenses is considered sensitive witness; provides requirements for deposition of sensitive witness.
Effective Date: 7/1/2021
Last Action: 4/30/2021 House - Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 4/30/2021 House - Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2021 | House |
• Filed |
| 2/28/2021 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee • Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee |
| 3/2/2021 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 4/30/2021 | House |
• Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee |
