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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th 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 circumstances under which a sexual assault is considered to be without the consent of the other person. The key changes include adding provisions for situations where the other person is intoxicated and unable to appraise the nature of the act, or has withdrawn consent and the actor persists in the act. The bill also clarifies that the changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice (on 02/15/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB213 | 11/15/2022 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00213I.htm | 11/15/2022 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/SB00213I.pdf | 11/15/2022 |
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