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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish parent child testimonial privileges. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a parent-child testimonial privilege, which means that a parent of an unemancipated minor child (a child who is still under the legal control of their parent) generally cannot be compelled to testify against that child in a legal proceeding. However, there is an exception: if the child can show that the parent possesses exculpatory evidence (evidence that could prove the child's innocence), the child can compel the parent to testify. The term "parent" is defined to include the child's natural, adoptive, or stepparent, as long as that relationship existed at the time of the event in question.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2170 (on 10/02/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3098 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3098.pdf |
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