Bill
HB 3649
85(R) - 2017
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
Privacy
Vote Recommendation
Yes
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Positive
Author(s)
Abel Herrero
Sponsor(s)
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Bill Caption
Relating to confidential communications of victims of certain family violence offenses.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill would grant a victim of family violence who is receiving services at a family violence center the right to refuse to disclose, or to prevent another from disclosing, a communication between the victim and an advocate employed by the family violence center.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Allowing victims of violence to have confidential and privileged communications with service providers satisfies our commitment to individual liberty. For this reason, we support HB 3649.
Organizations Supporting
City of Corpus Christi
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