Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 442: Criminal Procedure - Victims and Witnesses - Out of Court Statement of Child to Forensic Interviewer

Enacted Last action April 22, 2025: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 147

Plain-language summary

HB 442 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure - Victims and Witnesses - Out of Court Statement of Child to Forensic Interviewer. Primary sponsor: Chris Tomlinson (Republican), April Miller (Republican), Ken Kerr (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Christopher Bouchat (Republican), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 147.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Chris Tomlinson (Republican); April Miller (Republican); Ken Kerr (Democratic); Kris Fair (Democratic); and 3 more.