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TX HB2049

TX HB2049
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.


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Introduced
02/20/2019
In Committee
03/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 Penal Code to expand the definition of sexual assault without consent to include situations where the victim is intoxicated and incapable of understanding the act, has withdrawn consent, or is a dependent of the caregiver who sexually assaults them. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Left pending in committee (on 04/26/2019)

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