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TX HB3073
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Howard
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AI Summary
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Cited as the "Summer Willis Act," amends Section 22.011 of the Texas Penal Code regarding sexual assault prosecution
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Expands the definition of non-consensual sexual assault to include situations where the actor knows the other person is intoxicated or impaired by any substance to the extent they are incapable of consenting
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Removes the previous requirement that the actor must have "intentionally impaired" the victim by administering a substance without their knowledge, broadening prosecutorial scope
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Adds a statutory definition of "consent" by referencing Section 1.07 of the Penal Code
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; passed the House 129-4 and Senate 31-0
Legislative Description
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
Crimes
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025