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Introduced
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
In Committee
03/22/2023
03/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to expand the definition of sexual assault without consent. The key changes include: (1) adding that consent can be withdrawn and the act must stop, (2) specifying that the perpetrator must know or reasonably should know the victim is incapable of consenting due to intoxication or other factors, and (3) updating the statute of limitations for certain sexual assault violations involving health care providers. The bill applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice (on 03/22/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB2169 | 03/09/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB02169I.htm | 03/09/2023 |
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