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TX HB2927
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Campos
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AI Summary
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Increases the criminal penalty for peace officers who fail to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly persons or persons with disabilities from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony
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The enhanced penalty applies specifically when the peace officer encountered the abused, neglected, or exploited person while performing their official duties
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Maintains the existing state jail felony enhancement for cases involving persons with intellectual disabilities residing in state supported living centers or licensed facilities who suffered serious bodily injury
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain governed by former law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for a peace officer who fails to report the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability.
Aging
Last Action
Referred to Human Services
3/19/2025