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On page 2, line 21, of the Introduced bill, after "child;" insert " or"

On page 2, line 23, of the Introduced bill, delete "; or

(6) If the defendant has chosen to proceed pro se, to have the court appoint standby counsel for the defendant for the sole purpose of questioning the child on behalf of the defendant if the court finds that there is a substantial likelihood that the child will suffer substantial emotional distress that will impair the ability of the child to communicate if the defendant questions the child directly." and insert a period