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TX SB220
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Royce West
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AI Summary
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Allows employees with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are victims of sexual assault or abuse to file civil lawsuits against their employers, bypassing the typical workers' compensation exclusive remedy rule
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Requires the employee to prove their injuries arose from the employer's negligence in order to bring the civil action
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Defines "sexual assault" as conduct under Penal Code Sections 22.011 (sexual assault) or 22.021 (aggravated sexual assault), and "sexual abuse" as conduct under Sections 21.02 (continuous sexual abuse of young child) or 21.11 (indecency with a child)
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Applies only to causes of action that accrue on or after September 1, 2025
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Amends Chapter 408 of the Texas Labor Code by adding Section 408.0011
Legislative Description
Relating to an employer's civil liability under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act for injuries sustained by certain victims of sexual assault or abuse.
Disabilities, Persons with
Last Action
Referred to Business & Commerce
2/3/2025