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TX SB1725

TX SB1725
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.


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Introduced
03/11/2021
In Committee
03/26/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021

Introduced Session

87th 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 sexual assault is considered to be "without the consent of the other person." Specifically, the bill adds new provisions stating that sexual assault occurs without consent if the actor knows the other person is intoxicated and incapable of appraising the nature of the act, if the actor persists in the act after the other person has withdrawn consent, or if the actor is a caregiver hired to assist the other person and exploits the other person's dependency. The bill applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Co-author authorized (on 05/03/2021)

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