Bill

HB 1446

84(R) - 2015
House Criminal Jurisprudence
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes
Criminal Procedure

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive

Author(s)

Tony Dale

Co-Author(s)

Abel Herrero
Marisa Marquez

Bill Caption

Relating to reimbursement of certain medical costs for victims of certain sex offenses.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State or units of local government is anticipated.


Bill Analysis

HB 1446 would amend the chapter entitled the “Rights of Crime Victims” within the Code of Criminal Procedure to give the attorney general the authority to make payment for medical care for sexual assault victims.

Vote Recommendation Notes

HB 1446 would give crime victims more rights to be protected from the medical costs incurred due to a sexual assault. This provision would restore the individual liberty to victims who have potentially been assaulted. We support this bill for supporting liberty.

Organizations Supporting

Christian Life Commission