House Bill 842

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Last Action 03/03/26: to Committee on Committees (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)


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