A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that expert testimony concerning the nature and effect of domestic violence, including descriptions of the experiences of battered women, should be admissible if offered in a State court by a defendant in a criminal case.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 30, 1993)
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) expert testimony concerning the nature and effect of domestic violence, including descriptions of the experiences of battered women, should be admissible when offered in a State court by a defendant in a criminal case to assist the trier of fact in understanding the behavior, beliefs, or perceptions of such defendant in a domestic relationship in which abuse has occurred; (2) a witness should be qualified to testify as an expert witness, with respect to a case in which abuse has occurred, based upon the witness's knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education, and should be permitted to testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise; and (3) domestic relationships about which such expert testimony should be admissible include relationships between spouses, former spouses, cohabitants, former cohabitants, partners or former partners, and between persons who are in, or have been in, a dating, courtship, or intimate relationship.
What just happenedNov 29, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Nov 29, 1994IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Nov 29, 1994FloorH14000
Received in the House.
- Nov 29, 1994Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Oct 8, 1994Floor
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- Oct 8, 1994Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- Oct 8, 1994Discharge
Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14801)
Judiciary Committee - Oct 8, 1994Committee14500
Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14801)
Judiciary Committee - Apr 29, 1993Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.
Administrative Oversight and the Courts Subcommittee - Mar 30, 1993IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 30, 1993IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4031-4032)
- Mar 30, 1993IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate