Evidence; spoliation.
Summary
Spoliation of evidence. Clarifies that,where evidence that should have been preserved in anticipation oflitigation is lost, disposed of, altered, concealed, destroyed, ornot preserved, and cannot be restored or replaced, no finding ofintent that a party lost or destroyed evidence to prevent its use in litigation shall be required for the court to order remedial measuresas provided by law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 1, 2024
Last action Feb 12, 2024
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jan 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
Moved from Judiciary to Courts of Justice due to a change of the committee name
upper
Jan 1, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Peake
RRepublican
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