Bill: HB 2036, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

House Corrections

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Criminal Justice

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Julie Johnson
Jarred Patterson
Hubert Vo

Sponsor(s)

Joan Huffman

Bill Caption

Relating to the definition of close relative of a deceased victim for purposes of certain laws relating to the release of an inmate on parole or to mandatory supervision.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 2036 would expand the definition of a close relative of a deceased crime victim in the context of parole hearings, clarifying that it includes close relatives of the victim regardless of whether the victim's death was related to the crime or not.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 2036.


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