Relating to hearsay; and prescribing an effective date.

Passed on 4/6/26

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From the Legislature

The Act says that some hearsay about some sex crimes can come into evidence though the speaker is available. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Provides that certain hearsay statements related to certain sex crimes are not inadmissible in evidence, even though the declarant is available as a witness. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 9

3:00 PM

House Judiciary Public Hearing

Feb 11

3:00 PM

House Judiciary Work Session

Feb 16

3:00 PM

House Judiciary Work Session

Feb 23

12:45 PM

Senate Judiciary Public Hearing and Work Session

Feb 23

2:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Public Hearing and Work Session

Feb 25

12:45 PM

Senate Judiciary Work Session

Feb 25

1:45 PM

Senate Judiciary Work Session