A bill for an act relating to a forensic interview of a minor by law enforcement.

HF 592 is a bill that requires law enforcement to obtain court approval before conducting a forensic interview of a minor (under 18) at a licensed child advocacy center when the suspect is the minor's parent, guardian, or custodian. The bill mandates that applications to the court must detail the crime, explain why the interview is necessary, describe attempts to get consent from the parent/guardian, and justify why consent couldn't be obtained otherwise. It requires applications to include specific facts and demonstrate the interview is warranted for the investigation. This bill directly affects minors in abuse cases where their caregiver is the suspect, ensuring a judicial check before interviews proceed.