House Bill 842

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Last Action 03/10/26: to Judiciary (H)
Title AN ACT relating to interrogation of children.
Bill Documents Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statement Local Mandate
Bill Request Number 856
Sponsor J. Watkins
Summary of Original Version Create a new section of KRS Chapter 610 to define terms; prohibit the use of deceptive methods when a child is being interrogated; create a new rule of evidence to limit the admissibility of statements made during the interrogation of a child in violation of statute.
Index Headings of Original Version Local Mandate - Interrogation of children, requirements
Attorney, Commonwealth's - Interrogation of children, requirements
Attorney, County - Interrogation of children, requirements
Children And Minors - Interrogation of children, requirements
Civil Rights - Interrogation of children, requirements
Crimes And Punishments - Interrogation of children, requirements
Criminal Procedure - Interrogation of children, requirements
Peace Officers And Law Enforcement - Interrogation of children, requirements
Rules Of Evidence - Interrogation of children, requirements

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03/03/26
  • introduced in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)
03/10/26
  • to Judiciary (H)


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