SB98 allows evidence of a defendant's similar past crimes to be used in child molestation cases to help prove guilt or establish a pattern of behavior. This change makes it easier for prosecutors to present evidence beyond the current case by showing a history of similar offenses against children.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 512
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 455
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 432
Signed by the President S.J. 435
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 44, NAYS 25. H.J. 404
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 389
House of Representatives Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 375
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 294
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 2. S.J. 280
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 2.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 107
Becky Drury
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Tim Reed
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass