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TX HB3268
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Ashley Simmons
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AI Summary
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Amends Article 56B.107(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to modify grounds for denying or reducing crime victims' compensation awards
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Adds a new requirement that a victim's illegal activity must be related to the criminally injurious conduct for compensation to be denied or reduced, not merely occurring at the same time
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Retains existing grounds for denial or reduction: lack of cooperation with law enforcement, victim's shared responsibility, or recovery from collateral sources
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Applies only to criminally injurious conduct occurring on or after September 1, 2025; prior incidents remain governed by former law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the denial or reduction of an award otherwise payable under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations
3/20/2025