SB 149 expands the types of evidence that can be presented in civil lawsuits involving sexual assault or child molestation by allowing courts to admit evidence of similar acts committed by the defendant. This change makes it easier for plaintiffs to prove a pattern of behavior by the accused, rather than limiting cases to only the specific incident being sued over.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 180
Becky Drury
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Tim Reed
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day