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TX HB385

TX HB385
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.


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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 prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to expand the definition of sexual assault without consent. The key changes include adding provisions where the actor knows the other person is intoxicated and incapable of appraising the nature of the act, and where the actor knows the other person has withdrawn consent but persists in the act. The bill specifies that these 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 Jurisprudence (on 02/23/2023)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault

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