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TX HB3213

TX HB3213
Relating to the detainment and housing of juveniles based on biological sex.


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Introduced
03/02/2023
In Committee
03/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the detainment and housing of juveniles based on biological sex.

AI Summary

This bill, the Juvenile Girls Protection Act, amends the Texas Family Code to require that juveniles be detained or housed in detention or correctional facilities based on their biological sex as determined by their official birth certificate or other government record. The bill specifies that the Department of Vital Statistics cannot charge the Texas Juvenile Justice Department or detention facilities for obtaining a juvenile's birth certificate for this purpose. The bill also allows the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to deny, suspend, or revoke the registration of any facility that fails to comply with the requirements of this new law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues (on 03/15/2023)

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