AL SB224

Amends Section 15-25-31 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to modify the admissibility standard for out-of-court statements made by children in criminal proceedings involving child physical offenses, sexual offenses, or exploitation.

Changes the age requirement from "under 12 years of age at the time of the proceeding" to "under 12 years of age at the time the statement was given" to determine admissibility.

Out-of-court statements made by qualifying children remain admissible in criminal proceedings if the requirements of Section 15-25-32 are met.

Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.