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TX HB3073

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donna Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Cited as the "Summer Willis Act," amends Section 22.011 of the Texas Penal Code regarding sexual assault prosecution

  • 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

  • Removes the previous requirement that the actor must have "intentionally impaired" the victim by administering a substance without their knowledge, broadening prosecutorial scope

  • Adds a statutory definition of "consent" by referencing Section 1.07 of the Penal Code

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/5/2025
Criminal Jurisprudence3/20/2025

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