| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
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| Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
Relating to the admissibility and use of certain evidence in the prosecution of the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
HB 2875 would allow, when a defendant is charged with exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual, evidence that the defendant has engaged in other conduct that is similar to the alleged criminal conduct to be admitted for the purpose of showing their knowledge or intent regarding an element of the offense. Under the bill, unncorroborated testimony of an accomplice would be sufficient to establish the defendant’s knowledge or intent regarding an element of the offense.
Texas Action is neutral on HB 2875 as it is procedural and does not affect our liberty principles.