House of Representatives

HB 2148

void contracts; internet presentations

Sponsors: Representative May

DPA	Committee on Judiciary
DP	Committee on Energy Utilities &Technology
X	Caucus and COW
	As Passed the House

HB 2148 broadens an existing law that voids certain contracts with an individual accused of a crime.

History

Current law makes void any contract with a person accused of a crime if the contract is related to reenactments of the crime the only exception of this prohibition are:

1. If an accused is subsequently found not guilty of the crime.

2. The monies derived from such a contract go to the State Industrial Commission for deposit in a crime victim fund.

Provisions

· Expands the class of contracts that are statutorily void if contracted with a person accused of a crime to include a contract for an internet or online presentation or depiction of the crime.

HB 2148 was amended in the Judiciary Committee as follows:

· Broadens the types of prohibited contracts to include descriptions and depictions of the crime in addition to reenactments.

· Makes a conforming change.

HB 2148 passed the Energy Utilities and Technology unamended

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45th Legislature

First Regular Session 2 March 7, 2001

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