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Introduced
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
In Committee
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
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 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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB3213 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB03213I.htm |
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