Bill: SB 256, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Criminal Justice
Companion Bill
HB 2222
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Positive |
Author(s)
Van Taylor
Bill Caption
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of
certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse,
stalking, or trafficking of persons.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, sensitive home address information of victims of certain crimes (family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking) is protected under law. SB 256 would update some of the language in these codes as well as expand this protection in cases where an applicant for a protective order is not the victim, but rather their child or other household resident is the victim.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill supports limited government by updating a proper role of the state (law enforcement and protections) and further enabling victims of these crimes to live in freedom and peace. For this reason, we support SB 256.
