Requiring a proponent to demonstrate that it is more likely than not that certain specialized knowledge will help the trier of fact to understand evidence before certain qualified witnesses may testify.

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Apr 9, 2026 upper

Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 30, 2026
Apr 9, 2026 upper

Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Mar 26, 2026 upper

Concurred with amendments in conference; Yea 39, Nay 0, Absent 1
Mar 23, 2026 upper

Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Sen. Kellie Warren, Sen. Kenny Titus and Sen. Ethan Corson
Mar 23, 2026 lower

Motion to accede adopted; Rep. Susan Humphries, Rep. Laura Williams and Rep. Dan Osman appointed as conferees
Mar 18, 2026 lower

Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
Mar 18, 2026 lower

Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
Mar 18, 2026 lower

Motion to advance to Emergency Final Action adopted
Mar 18, 2026 lower

Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 124, Nay 0, Absent 1
Mar 12, 2026 lower

Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by House Committee on Judiciary
Feb 19, 2026 lower

Received and Introduced
Feb 19, 2026 lower

Referred to House Committee on Judiciary
Feb 18, 2026 upper

Committee of the Whole - Be passed
Feb 18, 2026 upper

Emergency Final Action - Passed; Yea 40, Nay 0
Feb 10, 2026 upper

Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Senate Committee on Judiciary
Jan 28, 2026 upper

Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
Jan 27, 2026 upper

Introduced