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Introduced
02/01/2019
02/01/2019
In Committee
02/21/2019
02/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to expand the circumstances under which a sexual assault is considered to be "without the consent of the other person." The new provisions include cases where the victim is intoxicated and incapable of appraising the nature of the act, the perpetrator persists after the victim withdraws consent, and the perpetrator is a caregiver who exploits the victim's dependency. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice (on 02/21/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB584 | 02/02/2019 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB00584I.htm | 02/02/2019 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB00584I.pdf | 02/02/2019 |
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