Prohibits the admissibility of evidence of a victim's sexual conduct, sexual predisposition, or manner of dress in civil actions or proceedings.
This bill amends the civil practice law and rules to prohibit the admissibility of evidence of a victim's sexual conduct, sexual predisposition, or manner of dress in civil actions or proceedings. It provides limited exceptions, such as when evidence is relevant to proving the source of semen, pregnancy, or disease is someone other than the defendant. The court may admit evidence of a victim's reputation only if the victim has placed it in controversy. The court may also admit evidence of the victim's manner of dress if it is relevant and admissible in the interests of justice.
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