HB 214 (2005): permitting the parents of a sexual assault victim to remain with the victim during trial proceedings.

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HB 214 (2005)

permitting the parents of a sexual assault victim to remain with the victim during trial proceedings.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 148

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held public hearings on January 25, 2005 and February 2, 2005. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1396). The committee's amendment (1396) was adopted on a voice vote on May 19, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 19, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 20, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 1, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 9, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2005, making it Chapter 148 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Hearings and Sessions

January 25, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
February 2, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
May 3, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

May 19, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
June 1, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
January 25, 2005: Hearing Jan 25 1:30 RM206,LOB
February 2, 2005: Continued Hearing Feb 2 10:00 RM206,LOB
March 23, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 30 (vote 13-1;CC)
March 30, 2005: Passed
March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
May 3, 2005: Hearing; May 3, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC15
May 12, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1396}(New Title); [05/19/05]; SC20, Pg.6
May 19, 2005: Committee Amendment{1396}(New Title), AA, VV
May 19, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1396}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 20, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
June 1, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep McRae MA VV
June 8, 2005: Enrolled
June 9, 2005: Enrolled
June 21, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/21/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0148

Laws It Would Change

RSA 632-A:6