BILL · 1995–96 SESSION
HB 2361: Competence/criminal procedng
Limiting evidence presented by the defense of competence in criminal proceedings.
Summary
- Prohibits a defendant from presenting evidence that a mental illness prevented the defendant from forming the requisite mental state for the crime unless the defendant has first pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
From the Bill Digest (HB 2361), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 10, 1996
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38)
- Introduced
- January 10, 1996 in the House
- Last action
- January 10, 1996
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38)
9 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HB 2361 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2361 (2025–26) Small loans maximum amount
- HB 2361 (2023–24) Standardized health plans
- HB 2361 (2019–20) Cannabis industry workplaces
- HB 2361 (2017–18) Emergency aid/prostitution
- HB 2361 (2015–16) School levy lid revs./delay
- HB 2361 (2013–14) Vehicle license plates
- HB 2361 (2011–12) Usage-based auto insurance
- HB 2361 (2009–10) In-home care/state payments