Provides that instructions to the jury shall include certain defenses
Summary
Provides that instructions to the jury shall include certain defenses; provides that such instructions shall include, but not be limited to, "Do not let bias, sympathy, prejudice, or public opinion influence your decision"; defines the term "bias".
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2021
Last action Jan 5, 2022
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Total actions
2
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0
Committee
2
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Feb 19, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Latrice Walker
DDemocratic
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