SB198
Individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities; admissibility of statements.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Jan. 9, 2026
Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Chief Patron:
Barbara Favola (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Admissibility of statements by individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities in certain cases.
Prohibits admission of any evidence from an individual with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities, as defined in relevant law, in certain criminal prosecutions unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that such individual's decision to speak to law enforcement was not caused by and did not have a ... (More) direct and substantial relationship to such individual's disability. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/09/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104790D
- 01/09/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
