Hearsay: Exceptions.

AI Summary

The bill "Hearsay: Exceptions" aims to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to modify the rules regarding exceptions to the hearsay rule in court proceedings. It proposes changes to how certain out-of-court statements can be admitted as evidence, particularly in cases involving child abuse or neglect. The bill seeks to provide more clarity and flexibility in admitting such evidence while ensuring fairness and reliability in legal proceedings. By adjusting the rules around hearsay exceptions, the bill intends to improve access to justice and enhance protections for vulnerable individuals, especially children who may be victims of abuse or neglect.

• 2023-02-16: Read first time. To print.

• 2023-02-17: From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.

• 2023-03-02: Referred to Com. on JUD.

• 2023-04-13: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

• 2023-04-17: Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

• 2023-05-03: From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (May 2).

• 2023-05-04: Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.

• 2023-05-08: Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

• 2023-05-31: Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 1955.)

• 2023-06-01: In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

• 2023-06-14: Referred to Com. on PUB S.

• 2023-07-12: From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 4. Noes 0.) (July 11).

• 2023-07-13: Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

• 2023-09-06: Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2427.).

• 2023-09-06: In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.

• 2023-09-13: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.

• 2023-10-07: Approved by the Governor.

• 2023-10-07: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 363, Statutes of 2023.