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TX HB3074
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Howard
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AI Summary
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Expands reimbursement for sexual assault victims to cover prescribed continuing medical care related to the assault for 30 days following the forensic medical examination, including medication and medical testing
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Prohibits registered sex offenders with certain convictions from providing digitally prearranged rides (rideshare services) for compensation, in addition to existing prohibitions on operating buses, taxicabs, and limousines
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Requires physicians and physician assistants who treat patients in emergency room settings to complete at least 2 hours of continuing medical education on trauma-informed care for sexual assault survivors, forensic evidence collection, and survivor rights
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Extends sexual assault nurse examiner certification validity from 2 years to 3 years and requires health care facilities to provide sexual assault response training to contractors in addition to employees
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Requires transportation network companies to check the state sex offender registry (in addition to the national registry) before permitting drivers, and mandates that sexual assault response team reports be submitted to the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force, with noncompliance potentially affecting state grant eligibility
Legislative Description
Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.
County Government
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
3/20/2025