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Introduced
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
In Committee
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the use of hypnotically induced testimony in a criminal trial.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure in Texas to prohibit the use of testimony obtained through hypnosis as evidence against a defendant in a criminal trial, whether during the guilt/innocence phase or the punishment phase. The change in law applies to criminal proceedings that commence on or after the effective date of September 1, 2021, while proceedings that began before that date are governed by the prior law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
No action taken in committee (on 03/29/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1599 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01599I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB01599I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB01599I.pdf |
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