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TX HB869
TX HB869Relating to repealing the affirmative defense to prosecution for the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
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Introduced
12/02/2022
12/02/2022
In Committee
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to repealing the affirmative defense to prosecution for the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the affirmative defense to prosecution for the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor. The change in law only applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2023, and offenses committed before that date are governed by the previous law. The bill provides that an offense was committed before the effective date if any element of the offense occurred before that date.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 03/01/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB869 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00869I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00869I.pdf |
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