Legislation - HB0687

Title: Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artists' Creative Expression (PACE Act)
Sponsored by: Delegates Amprey, Boafo, Acevero, Addison, Bouchat, Conaway, Davis, Embry, Fair, Lewis, J. Long, Moreno, Roberson, Ruff, Simmons, Simpson, Stinnett, Taveras, Taylor, Tomlinson, Wilkins, Williams, Woods, and Young
Status: In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
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Synopsis

Providing that the creative expression of a criminal defendant or juvenile respondent is not admissible against the defendant or respondent unless the court makes certain findings, subject to a certain exception; and providing that the Act does not preclude the admission of creative expression in juvenile cases for the purposes of evaluating, recommending, or ordering referral to mental health services or diversion programs.

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Original:: Judiciary

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0475

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/02/2026 Legislative Date 2/02/2026 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/02/2026 Legislative Date 2/02/2026 Action Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artists' Creative Expression (PACE Act) Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/02/2026	2/02/2026	First Reading Judiciary
House	2/02/2026	2/02/2026	Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
			Text - First - Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artists' Creative Expression (PACE Act)

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