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TX HB151
TX HB151Relating to certain affirmative defenses to prosecution for the criminal offenses of sexual performance by a child and possession or promotion of child pornography.
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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 certain affirmative defenses to prosecution for the criminal offenses of sexual performance by a child and possession or promotion of child pornography.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Penal Code to add certain affirmative defenses to the criminal offenses of sexual performance by a child and possession or promotion of child pornography. Specifically, it allows for the affirmative defense that the defendant was the spouse of the child at the time of the offense, or that the conduct was for a bona fide judicial or law enforcement purpose. The changes in the law apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the bill, which is September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (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=HB151 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00151I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00151I.pdf |
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