NY S00503

Allows courts to admit evidence of a defendant's prior sexual offenses in criminal trials where they are accused of a sexual offense, following federal evidence rules under 28 USC 413

Evidence of prior sexual offenses may be used to establish motive, intent, absence of mistake or accident, common scheme or plan, or identity of the defendant

Requires courts to determine the evidence is relevant and that its probative value outweighs any prejudicial effect on the defendant before admitting it

Prosecutors must disclose intent to use such evidence at least 15 days before trial, including witness statements or testimony summaries

Defines "sexual offense" as conduct prohibited under Penal Law articles 130 (sex offenses) and 263 (sexual performance by children), as well as sections on sex trafficking