Introduced
by
To prohibit requiring the disclosure in a criminal or civil trial of details related to a "tip" reported to a non-profit "crimestoppers" organization, with certain exceptions allowed for petitions from the prosecution or defense for an "in camera" (in judge's chambers) review of the information. Also, to allow law enforcement entities to donate money received from the sale of property forfeited in drug raids to crimestoppers organizations.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To clarify the definition of a "crimestoppers" organization.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)
To prohibit requiring the disclosure in a criminal or civil trial of details related to a "tip" reported to a non-profit "crimestoppers" organization, with certain exceptions allowed for petitions from the prosecution or defense for an "in camera" (in judge's chambers) review of the information. Also, to allow law enforcement entities to donate money received from the sale of property forfeited in drug raids to crimestoppers organizations.
