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H.R.4286: Parent-Child Privilege Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced July 21, 1998
- Latest Major Action July 31, 1998
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Parent-Child Privilege Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal Rules of Evidence to provide that, in a civil or criminal proceeding, a parent shall not be compelled to testify against his or her child, and a child shall not be compelled to testify against his or her parent, unless the parent or child who is the witness voluntarily and knowingly waives the privilege to refrain from giving such adverse testimony. Provides that a parent shall not be...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
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| July 21, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Robert E. Andrews (D-N.J.) |