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HB 475 (2023)

Require judge to record reason for rejecting evidence in family court

Summary:

States that the parties in a family court proceeding have the right to present evidence and testimony.

The House amended the bill to instead require judges to provide a reason in the record for allowing or barring testimony or evidence over objection in family court.

The House added the text of this bill to SB 459, but the Senate rejected that change.

Bill Sponsor:
Lisa C.M. Post
Republican party logo
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
SENATE
Status Detail:
Interim Study
Public Hearing Date:
04/18/2024 01:30 pm
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 100
House Voting Date:
01/03/2024
Senate Voting Date:
05/02/2024
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