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
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2008
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. 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

  1. First reading, referred to Judiciary.
  2. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2622 in other sessions

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