TX HB1984

Creates a new criminal offense under Texas Penal Code Section 22.042, to be known as "Alyssa's Law"

Makes it illegal to knowingly misrepresent the medical history of a child (under 18), elderly individual, or disabled individual to a health care provider with intent to obtain unnecessary medical treatment

Requires that the unnecessary medical treatment must cause the victim to suffer bodily injury or mental deficiency, impairment, or injury for the offense to apply

Classifies the offense as a third-degree felony, which carries potential penalties of 2-10 years imprisonment and fines up to $10,000

Explicitly excludes communications about vaccination history from the definition of "medical history" covered by this offense

Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date