HB161 Alabama 2016 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, in trials, with certain exceptions, if scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact, a witness qualified as an expert may testify in the form of an opinion
In addition, expert testimony based on a scientific theory, principle, methodology, or procedure is only admissible if certain conditions are met. The existing law provides for the admissibility of expert testimony under the "Daubert Standard" that is based on scientific knowledge
This bill would delete the reference to scientific theory, principle, methodology, or procedure concerning the admissibility of the evidence and apply the Daubert Standard to expert testimony based on scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge
The bill would also provide for prospective operation
To amend Section 12-21-160 of the Code of Alabama 1975, and to add Section 12-21-160.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to evidence in certain judicial proceedings; to further provide for the admissibility of the testimony of expert witnesses; and to provide for certain prospective operation.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2016 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
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| Hearing | March 9, 2016 | Room 617 at 14:30 | House JUDY Public Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB161 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |