Relates to permitting support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in grand jury proceedings
Summary
Relates to permitting support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in grand jury proceedings; allows a social worker or informal caregiver to accompany a vulnerable elderly person testifying in a grand jury proceeding, concerning any type of offense, provided that the district attorney consents.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2021
Last action Jan 5, 2022
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Feb 26, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
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