Relates to the introduction and use of business records in grand jury proceedings
This bill clarifies which business records can be used as evidence in grand jury proceedings. It specifies that records from businesses like phone/internet companies and banks - including communication usage, payments, and financial transactions - may be admitted, but excludes recorded conversations. The bill also requires that any business record containing unrelated information must be redacted or accompanied by a warning to the grand jury not to consider that extra material. This affects law enforcement seeking evidence, businesses generating such records, and individuals whose data may be accessed under these rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 11, 2025
Last action Apr 27, 2026
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This bill replaces the specific list of evidence types allowed in grand jury proceedings with a broad, general definition of business records. It expands eligibility by allowing any writing or record made in the regular course of business to be admitted, rather than limiting admission to specific categories like communication equipment or financial transactions.
Scope change
The scope of admissible evidence in grand jury proceedings was significantly expanded from a narrow list of specific records to a broad category covering any business record.
ELIGIBILITY
Replaced a specific list of admissible records (communication and financial data) with a general rule allowing any business record made in the regular course of business to be used as evidence.
DEFINITION
Added a new provision clarifying that 'business' includes professions, occupations, and callings of every kind.
REQUIREMENT
Added a requirement that electronic records must be presented as tangible exhibits that are true and accurate representations of the original data.
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Committee
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Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7896A
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
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