Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 304: Evidence - As enacted, permits the introduction into evidence of a video recording of a child victim being interviewed by a forensic interviewer regarding sexual or physically violent contact with the child if the forensic interviewer confirms the accuracy of the recording and the child is available for cross examination; makes other changes relative to forensic interviews. - Amends TCA Title 24, Chapter 7.

Enacted Last action May 2, 2025: Pub. Ch. 162

Plain-language summary

SB 304 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Evidence - As enacted, permits the introduction into evidence of a video recording of a child victim being interviewed by a forensic interviewer regarding sexual or physically violent contact with the child if the forensic interviewer confirms the accuracy of the recording and the child is available for cross examination; makes other changes relative to forensic interviews. - Amends TCA Title 24, Chapter 7. Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 2, 2025): Pub. Ch. 162.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican).