HB1411
Defendant; evidence of mental condition admissible.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 6, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 3-N)
Chief Patron:
Charlie Schmidt (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Evidence of defendant's mental condition admissible.
Provides that evidence of the defendant's mental condition at the time of the alleged offense may be admitted and considered even if such evidence is not definitive. The bill also provides that in any criminal case, evidence offered by the defendant concerning the defendant's mental condition at the time of ... (More) the alleged offense shall be admitted if such evidence tends to show the defendant did not have the mental state required for the offense charged. The current standard requires that such evidence tend to show the defendant did not have the intent required for the offense charged. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/22/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26103276D
- 01/22/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/30/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- 01/30/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/05/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/05/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1411)
- 02/06/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 02/06/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 3-N)
