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NY S09276
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Michael Gianaris
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AI Summary
- Creates new Criminal Procedure Law section 60.77 allowing courts to admit evidence that a defendant committed prior sexual offenses in criminal proceedings where the defendant is accused of a sexual offense
- Permits evidence of prior sexual offenses to be considered on any relevant matter, including to prove the defendant acted in conformity with prior conduct or had a propensity to engage in similar wrongful acts
- Grants courts discretion to exclude such evidence if its probative value is outweighed by the probability of creating undue prejudice to the defendant
- Defines "sexual offense" to include acts committed in any jurisdiction involving conduct prescribed by Penal Law Article 130 or Penal Law sections 230.34 and 230.34-a
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Allows evidence of a defendant's prior sexual offense to be admissible in a sexual assault proceeding.
Last Action
referred to codes
5/22/2024
Committee Referrals
Codes5/22/2024
Codes5/9/2024
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