Allows evidence of similar sex offenses in criminal and civil proceedings.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law and the civil practice law to allow evidence of similar sex offenses in criminal and civil proceedings. In criminal cases, evidence of past sex offenses is admissible if relevant. In civil cases involving sex offenses or child molestation, past offenses are also admissible. The bill defines "sex offense" and requires disclosure of evidence to the defendant or opposing party.

Allows evidence of similar sex offenses in criminal and civil proceedings.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law and the civil practice law to allow evidence of similar sex offenses in criminal and civil proceedings. In criminal cases, evidence of past sex offenses is admissible if relevant. In civil cases involving sex offenses or child molestation, past offenses are also admissible. The bill defines "sex offense" and requires disclosure of evidence to the defendant or opposing party.