Modifies when a prior conviction is admissible to impeach the character of a witness.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-04-16 House
Without recommendation as to passage, with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Rules.
2025-04-16 House
Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.
2025-04-09 House
Work Session held.
2025-04-01 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-02-26 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Judiciary.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act changes how prior convictions may be used. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.5).
Modifies when a prior conviction is admissible to impeach the character of a witness.
[<i>Limits prior convictions that may be used to calculate the criminal history of a defendant for the purposes of sentencing.</i>].
Relating to: Relating to prior convictions.
Current location: In House Committee