Bill
H 5
An act relating to a hearsay exception for a child under 16 years of age
2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Angela Arsenault and 1 co-sponsor
Vermont bill creates hearsay exception allowing children under 16's out-of-court statements as courtroom evidence, potentially easing prosecution while raising concerns about defendant cross-examination rights.
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary