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TX SB1804
TX SB1804Relating to restitution and compensation paid to victims of certain offenses for tattoo removal related to the offense.
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Crossed Over
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to restitution and compensation paid to victims of certain offenses for tattoo removal related to the offense.
AI Summary
This bill expands legal provisions related to restitution and compensation for victims of human trafficking and prostitution-related offenses, specifically focusing on tattoo removal costs. The bill modifies existing criminal law to require defendants convicted of trafficking or prostitution offenses to pay restitution that includes the cost of removing tattoos that were imposed on victims through force, fraud, or coercion. Additionally, the bill allows victims of trafficking to receive up to $3,000 in compensation specifically for tattoo removal. The changes broaden the definition of "pecuniary loss" to include tattoo removal expenses and extend the restitution requirements beyond just cases involving victims under 18 years old. The modifications apply to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, and aim to provide additional financial support and healing options for victims of these specific criminal offenses by helping them remove tattoos that may serve as traumatic reminders of their victimization.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Carol Alvarado (D)*,
Ben Bumgarner (R)*,
Yvonne Davis (D)*,
Lulu Flores (D)*,
Cody Harris (R)*,
Senfronia Thompson (D)*,
Sarah Eckhardt (D),
Tan Parker (R),
Angela Paxton (R),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25 (on 06/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB1804 |
| Analysis (Enrolled) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB01804F.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01804F.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01804H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB01804H.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01804E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01804S.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB01804I.htm |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB01804I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB01804I.htm |
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