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TX HB1110
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Shaheen
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AI Summary
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Prohibits civil lawsuits against individuals who report suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities, provided the report was made in good faith
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Requires the person making the report to have acted as a reasonable person would under the same or similar circumstances to receive legal protection
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Protection applies when the reporter had a reasonable belief that the suspicious activity constituted or was in furtherance of a crime, including terrorism
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Adds new Chapter 128A to the Civil Practice and Remedies Code
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Applies only to causes of action accruing on or after September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.
Crimes
Last Action
Considered in Calendars
5/5/2025