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Introduced
02/17/2020
02/17/2020
In Committee
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
Crossed Over
03/04/2020
03/04/2020
Passed
06/22/2020
06/22/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/29/2020
06/29/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ADVOCATE CONFIDENTIALITY LAW; TO PROVIDE THAT COMMUNICATIONS OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING WITH ADVOCATES ARE CONFIDENTIAL; TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR DISCLOSURE IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR IN-CAMERA REVIEW BEFORE DISCLOSURE; TO AMEND SECTION 93-21-109, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Advocate Confidentiality Law, which provides that communications between victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking and their advocates are confidential. The bill sets forth procedures for limited disclosure of this information, including an in-camera review process by the court. The bill also amends existing law to conform with these new confidentiality provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 06/29/2020)
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