BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
HB 2622: Evidence admissibility
Changing rules concerning admissibility of evidence in sex offense cases.
Summary
- Allows, in a criminal prosecution for a sex offense, admission of evidence of the defendant's commission of any other sex offenses, whether charged or uncharged, if such evidence is not barred by Evidence Rule 403.
- Applies prospectively to adult and juvenile offenders.
- Provides that laws passed by the legislature in conflict with court rules are effective if the law expressly states an intent to supersede a rule of court.
From the House Bill Analysis 2008 (HB 2622), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 14, 2008
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Christopher Hurst (D-31)
- Introduced
- January 14, 2008 in the House
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
- Companion bill
- SB 6363
AN ACT Relating to admissibility of evidence in sex offense cases;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Christopher Hurst (D-31)
5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
- Prefiled for introduction.
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