H. R. 59, known as the “Mens Rea Reform Act of 2025,” aims to clarify the mental state required for people to be convicted of criminal offenses when no specific state of mind is mentioned. The bill proposes that, unless otherwise stated, the prosecution must prove that the accused acted...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a rule that says you need to know you are doing something wrong to get in trouble, like knowingly breaking a toy. This bill is like that rule for grown-ups, making it clearer when someone can be found guilty of a crime if they knew what they were doing was wrong.