HB16-1384
Testimony Legal Privilege Consent Disability Advocate
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2016 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning establishing a legal privilege related to testifying without consent for disability advocates.
Bill Summary:
The bill establishes a legal privilege related to testifying without consent for disability advocates (advocate). The privilege applies if a communication made to the advocate was by a person with a disability who had retained the services of the advocate, and the communication was directly related to providing effective communication accommodation, as that term is defined by the 'Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990'.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Jessie Danielson
Committees
House
Judiciary
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2016 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 16-1384 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2016 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 03/16/2016 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |