HB0583

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 24, Chapter 7, relative to child forensic interviews.

Complete·5/2/25

Tennessee HB0583 amends child forensic interview rules to allow certain video recordings in court.

Tennessee HB0583 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 24, Chapter 7, to allow video recordings of child forensic interviews in court if the child or interviewer testifies under oath that the video is accurate and the child is available for cross-examination. The bill also modifies the qualifications of forensic interviewers, allowing those from child advocacy centers or federal agencies to conduct interviews. This act takes effect upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

May 2, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 162

Mar 31, 2025

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 31, 2025

House

Comp. SB subst.