Bill

SB 5169

Concerning testimony of children.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Manka Dhingra and 3 co-sponsors

SB 5169 adjusts Washington state procedures for child witness testimony in legal proceedings, balancing protections for vulnerable witnesses against defendant rights and evidentiary standards.

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

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Bill lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov

Substitute Bill lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov

Bill text & amendments

Amendment WALJ BAKY 460 Report for Substitute Amendment CRJ H3657.1 Amendment WALJ BAKY 459 Amendment WALJ BAKY 456 Amendment WALJ BAKY 458 Amendment WALJ BAKY 454 Amendment WALJ BAKY 457 Amendment WALJ BAKY 461 Amendment CRJ H2052.1 Amendment WALJ BAKY 455

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