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TX HB1624

TX HB1624
Relating to the statute of limitations for possession or promotion of child pornography.


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Introduced
01/25/2023
In Committee
03/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the statute of limitations for possession or promotion of child pornography.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure in Texas to extend the statute of limitations for the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography from 7 years to no statute of limitations. The bill also clarifies that the changes do not apply retroactively to cases where the prosecution was already barred by the previous statute of limitations. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence (on 03/07/2023)

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