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TX HB3147
TX HB3147Relating to the detainment and housing of juveniles and inmates based on biological sex.
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Introduced
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the detainment and housing of juveniles and inmates based on biological sex.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Female Prisoner Protection Act," aims to require that inmates and juvenile detainees be housed based on their biological sex, as determined by their original birth certificate or initial intake screening. The bill also establishes that the Department of Vital Statistics cannot charge the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or Texas Juvenile Justice Department for obtaining an inmate's or juvenile's birth certificate for this purpose. Additionally, the bill mandates that the correctional and juvenile detention facilities consider the unique safety needs of each individual and take appropriate action to ensure their health and safety, as long as it does not conflict with the biological sex-based housing requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Cole Hefner (R)*,
Lacey Hull (R)*,
Jared Patterson (R)*,
Shelby Slawson (R)*,
Valoree Swanson (R)*,
Richard Hayes (R),
Ellen Troxclair (R),
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 04/24/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB3147 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB03147I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB03147I.htm |
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