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House hearing on artistic‑expression bill emphasizes First Amendment and evidentiary safeguards
Summary
Lawmakers heard public testimony on House Bills 13‑89 and 10‑40, the "Restoring Artistic Protection Act," which would limit using artistic works as evidence except where a court finds the work is a true confession; supporters including arts groups urged passage.
Representatives heard testimony on House Bills 13‑89 and 10‑40, measures that would limit when courts may admit artistic expression—songs, poems, novels or other creative works—as evidence in criminal trials.
Representative Michael L. Johnson, one of the sponsors, told the committee the bills "ensure...artistic expression should not be used as a form of confession" while preserving an explicit carve‑out for statements that a court determines were intended as confessions. "If something is intended for artistic expression…
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