05RS HB242

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HB 242/LM (BR 1108) - R. Webb, L. Napier, S. Baugh, Dw. Butler, P. Clark, D. Graham, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, D. Owens, A. Smith, K. Stein, J. Vincent, J. Wayne

AN ACT relating to criminal law.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 455 to require that all criminal homicide interrogations be recorded; allow for use of the recording at trial by both the prosecution and defense; establish control over the use of taped interrogations outside court proceedings, create a provision stating that press access to recorded interrogations is subject to the limitations of the Kentucky Open Records Act.

HB 242 - AMENDMENTS

HCS/LM - Amend to apply bills provisions on to capital offenses.

     Feb 2-introduced in House
     Feb 3-to Judiciary (H)
     Feb 9-posted in committee
     Feb 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
     Feb 25-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H)

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