HB 1255

Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed by a professional who is required to report child abuse or neglect and against a child under the care of that professional.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

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Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 1255 amends the Penal Code to increase criminal penalties for certain offenses committed by professionals required to report child abuse or neglect when the victim is under their care. It enhances the punishment for violations such as sexual and physical abuse, aiming to reinforce accountability and child protection measures.

Author (4)

Steve Toth Rhetta Bowers Joseph Moody David Cook

Co-Author (3)

Richard Hayes Andy Hopper J. M. Lozano

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Rep. Steve Toth

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(512) 463-0797

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