SB 1309 - Trent, Curtis
Modifies provisions relating to the admissibility of expert testimony evidence
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4997S.01I
Title
SB 1309
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2026
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1309 - This act makes changes to the provision regarding admissibility of expert testimony to mirror the Federal Rules of Evidence. Specifically, expert testimony may not be admitted unless the proponent demonstrates to the court that it is more likely than not that the proffered testimony meets the knowledge, testimony, and reliability requirements. Furthermore, this act modifies the reliability requirement by providing that the expert's opinion reflects a reliable application of, rather than the expert has reliably applied, the principles and methods to the facts of the case.
This provision is identical to SB 238 (2025) and HB 263 (2025).
KATIE O'BRIEN