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Introduced
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
In Committee
04/25/2023
04/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to family violence center services for victims of family violence.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Human Resources Code to expand the definition of "family violence" to include dating violence, and requires family violence centers receiving state contracts to use a voluntary and trauma-informed advocacy service model. The bill also specifies that participation in services by victims of family violence must be voluntary and that centers cannot require victims to participate in other services as a condition of receiving shelter. The changes in the law will apply to contracts entered into or amended on or after September 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar (on 05/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB1796 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB01796H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB01796H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01796H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01796I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB01796I.htm |
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