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TX HB976
TX HB976Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
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Introduced
12/12/2022
12/12/2022
In Committee
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Penal Code to expand the affirmative defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children. Specifically, it adds "bona fide judicial, law enforcement, or legislative" justifications as an affirmative defense, replacing the previous "scientific, educational, governmental, or other similar" language. It also makes similar changes to the affirmative defense for offenses related to the sexual performance of a child. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Briscoe Cain (R)*,
Jared Patterson (R)*,
Richard Hayes (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 03/02/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB976 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00976I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00976I.pdf |
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