CA AB939

Prohibits courts from admitting evidence of how a sex offense victim was dressed when offered by either party on the issue of consent in prosecutions for rape, sexual assault, and related crimes.

Defines "manner of dress" to exclude evidence about the condition of the victim's clothing before, during, or after the offense.

Removes language that previously allowed such evidence upon a judicial finding that it was relevant and admissible in the interests of justice.

Applies to prosecutions under Penal Code Sections 261, 262, 264.1, 286, 287, 289, and former Section 288a, as well as assault with intent to commit or conspiracy to commit these crimes.

Requires a two-thirds vote of the Legislature pursuant to the California Constitution's restriction on excluding relevant evidence in criminal proceedings.