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TX HB672

TX HB672
Relating 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
In Committee
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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