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.