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02/13/2024
House Bill 161
ENACTED: Effective August 9, 2024
Lead Sponsors: Representative Jessica Miranda and Representative Brett Hillyer
Status: Passed the House 74-1 (November 29, 2023); Passed the Senate 32-0 (April 24, 2024)
Description: The bill eliminates all exemptions to a number of sexual offenses that currently apply if the victim is the spouse of the offender. It also expands the proceedings in which a spousal victim may testify against their spouse.
CCAO Position: No position
Other Notes: Has a companion bill, Senate Bill 127.