Provides that a confession of a child is inadmissible as evidence if the confession was obtained through deception
This bill prohibits the use of a child's confession as evidence in court if it was obtained through deception during a police interrogation. It applies specifically to individuals under eighteen years old who are questioned while in custody at a detention facility on or after August 28, 2024. The law defines deception as an interrogator knowingly sharing false information about evidence or making unauthorized promises regarding leniency. If such deceptive tactics are used, the resulting confession cannot be used against the juvenile in legal proceedings.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 28, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 28, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ian Mackey
DDemocratic
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