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Introduced
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
In Committee
05/01/2023
05/01/2023
Crossed Over
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
Passed
05/10/2023
05/10/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/23/2023
05/23/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 to use a voluntary and trauma-informed advocacy service model that respects the individual needs of victims. 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 apply only to contracts entered into or amended on or after the effective date of September 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 1, 2024 (on 05/23/2023)
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