SB127

Expanding the hearsay exception for statements made to a physician to all healthcare providers.

Introduced·1/30/25
Introduced Text

Expands hearsay exception for statements made to healthcare providers in Kansas.

This bill amends Kansas law to expand the hearsay exception for statements made to healthcare providers. Specifically, it allows statements made to any healthcare provider, not just physicians, to be admissible in court if the declarant is unavailable as a witness and the statement was made for the purpose of medical treatment or diagnosis. This change aims to ensure that critical medical information can be used in legal proceedings when the patient is unable to testify.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Feb 11, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 11, 2025

Senate

Senate Hearing: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 10:30 AM Room 346-S

Jan 31, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Jan 30, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced