HB0687
Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artists' Creative Expression (PACE Act)
Providing that the creative expression of a criminal defendant or juvenile respondent is not admissible against the defendant or respondent unless the court makes certain findings, subject to a certain exception; and providing that the Act does not preclude the admission of creative expression in juvenile cases for the purposes of evaluating, recommending, or ordering referral to mental health services or diversion programs.
Basic Information
- Status
- Chaptered
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
- Type
- Unknown
- Cross-filed
- SB0475
Links
- State Link
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Upcoming Events
Hearing
February 17, 2026
at 13:00
📍 Judiciary
Hearing - Judiciary Committee
Sponsors
Embry
Davis
Conaway
Moreno
Fair
Lewis
Long, J.
Amprey
Taylor
Tomlinson
Wilkins
Williams
Woods
Young
Lewis, R.
Bouchat
Simmons
Simpson
Stinnett
Taveras
Boafo
Acevero
Addison
Roberson
Ruff