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TX HB672
TX HB672Relating to the definition of child abuse and the prosecution of the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the definition of child abuse and the prosecution of the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "child abuse" to include additional acts, such as administering puberty suppression drugs or performing gender transition surgeries on children, except in the case of intersex children. It also adds presumptions related to endangering a child, including through the administration of certain substances or medical procedures. The changes in the law only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (on 02/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB672 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00672I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00672I.pdf |
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