Relating to interviews conducted with a child subsequent to a report of child abuse

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 16, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 16, 2026
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2026
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2703
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2703 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2703 What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 2

2 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.

• H-8152Strike everything · filed March 4, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill and defines an interview as a verbal exchange between a child and either a child protection worker or a forensic interviewer. It also states that if a parent or guardian refuses permission to enter a home, interview a child, or observe a child, a court may authorize these actions if there is probable cause.
  Adopted
  March 5, 2026
• S-5055Strike everything · filed March 4, 2026 by Sen. Jeff Reichman (R)

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill and defines an interview as a verbal exchange between a child and either a child protection worker or a forensic interviewer. It also allows these officials to record visible evidence of abuse and permits a court to authorize entering a home or interviewing a child if a parent does not give permission.
  Adopted
  March 4, 2026