sexual offenses; victim; evidence

Summary

The bill bars any evidence about a victim’s reputation for chastity or opinions on it in sexual offense prosecutions. It permits limited prior‑sexual‑conduct evidence only if a judge finds it relevant, material, and not overly prejudicial, and only after a written‑motion hearing. This change aims to protect victims from unnecessary character attacks while still allowing evidence that is truly probative.

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