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S.Con.Res. 21

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.

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.

Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
8 cosponsors4 D4 R
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  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  5. Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  6. Discharge

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14801)

    Judiciary Committee
  7. Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14801)

    Judiciary Committee
  8. Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.

    Administrative Oversight and the Courts Subcommittee
  9. IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4031-4032)

  11. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate