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NY S03980
Bill
Status
1/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Amends Criminal Procedure Law section 60.42 regarding admissibility of a victim's sexual conduct in sex offense prosecutions
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Eliminates the provision allowing evidence of a victim's prior prostitution conviction (under Penal Law section 230.00) within three years of the alleged sex offense to be admitted in court
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Maintains existing exceptions allowing evidence of: prior sexual conduct with the accused, evidence rebutting claims about victim's sexual history, and evidence rebutting claims the accused caused pregnancy, disease, or was the source of semen
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Preserves judicial discretion to admit sexual conduct evidence when determined relevant and in the interests of justice after an offer of proof outside the jury's hearing
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Takes effect on the first of November following enactment
Legislative Description
Removes from admissibility evidence that proves or tends to prove that a victim has been convicted of a prostitution offense within three years prior to the sex offense which is the subject of the prosecution.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026