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• Law Rule of Evidence 412 protects victims of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault by generally
• assault and aggravated sexual assault.
• . regarding the admissibility of evidence about their past sexual behavior as victims of sexual assault
• This month we have a sexual assault case scheduled for trial.
• number of sexual assaults. assault forensic exam kits that are overdue for transfer to a crime lab.

Bills: SB251, SB608, SB487, SB535, SB761, SB955, SB957, SB958, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120

Keywords: criminal law, magistrates, Bell County, judicial authority, legal framework, evidence collection, sexual assault kits, reporting, law enforcement, transparency, confidentiality, victim protection, stalking, indecent assault, invasive visual recording, criminal justice, privacy rights, SB 535, Texas criminal procedure, rape shield

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• Rule 412 excludes evidence of a victim's past sexual behavior or reputation in cases of sexual assault
• and aggravated sexual assault.
• I think the current Rule 412 just addresses Items 5 and 7, which are sexual assault and aggravated sexual
• assault and aggravated sexual assault, so you're just adding to it as I read it.
• It granted victims of sexual assaults, stalking, indecent assault, trafficking, and others the right

Bills: SB535, SB664, SB1019, SB1020, SB1120, SB1537, SB1804, HB3207

Keywords: SB 535, Texas criminal procedure, rape shield, victim sexual history, past sexual behavior, sexual assault evidence, trafficking of persons, continuous trafficking, indecency with a child, continuous sexual abuse, aggravated sexual assault, indecent assault, consent defense, in camera hearing, Rule 412, Rule 609, victim protection, evidence admissibility, criminal evidence, sexual offense prosecution

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• We cover everything from pre-service training to in-service training to licensing of new officers.
• We recognize the need for training funds.
• This funding supports services for victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse, child abuse, and other
• Additionally, we have a small but busy training section providing training for Minnesota law enforcement
• its needs. ...across the Deficit Training Reimbursement.

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• We cover everything from pre-service training to in-service training to licensing of new officers and
• > to</c> training to inservice training to training to inservice training to licensing<00:42:07.119><
• This funding provides services to victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse, child abuse, and other crimes
• </c> comprehensive peace officer training comprehensive peace officer training program<01:00:41.559><
• Then we have a small but busy training section providing training for Minnesota law enforcement.

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• House Bill 1591 is the bill that offers relief to defendants who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual
• assault, or human trafficking.
• minimum terms to the extent authorized under state law, with the exception of offenses involving sexual
• House Bill 2146 is the bill related to the crime of sexual exploitation of a minor.
• Some people need job training.

Bills: HB1591, HB2146, HB2220, HB2430, HB2526, HB2641, HB2648

Keywords: domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, survivor protections, legal remedies, defendants, sexual exploitation, minors, child safety, law enforcement, victim support, criminal justice training commission, CJTC, law enforcement training, peace officer certification, decertification, corrections officer certification, tribal police certification, police accountability, police oversight

Summary: The House Community Safety Committee met in executive session to act on several bills previously heard. On House Bill 1591, the committee considered a substitute that would provide sentencing alternatives, resentencing, and record vacation relief for defendants who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, with tighter eligibility standards and reporting requirements. Members discussed concerns about the scope of the relief and whether the abuse must be closely connected to the offense, but the substitute was approved and reported out 7-2 with a do pass recommendation. The committee also adopted Amendment 348 to House Bill 2146, which clarifies the offense of sexual exploitation of a minor to cover situations where a person causes a minor to view sexually explicit conduct knowing the minor’s viewing will be photographed or part of a live performance. The bill was then reported out unanimously. House Bill 2220, dealing with Criminal Justice Training Commission oversight and certification hearings, advanced on a substitute that removed a higher burden of proof, adjusted hearing panel membership, and directed rulemaking; it passed 7-2 after debate over whether the changes were a rollback of prior reforms. House Bill 2430, concerning the crime victim penalty assessment, was amended to increase assessment amounts, add a possible surcharge for defendants with substantial financial resources, tighten indigency exemptions, and preserve an indigent exception removed in the underlying bill. Supporters said the bill was needed to restore funding for victim services after prior budget cuts, and it passed unanimously. House Bill 2526, on prostitution, advanced on a substitute that renamed the offense, increased penalties for repeat buyers, directed most fee revenue to survivor-led organizations, and added an emergency clause; Amendment 275 was adopted to require law enforcement referrals to services before arrest in the first two investigative detentions and to add protections for people reporting other crimes. The bill passed 5-4 after substantial disagreement over whether the measure would help survivors or effectively decriminalize prostitution. Finally, House Bill 2648, addressing state and local law enforcement interactions with federal immigration enforcement, was amended to require body camera and dash camera activation during certain encounters, reporting to agencies, and indemnification protections for officers. Supporters framed the bill as clarifying duties and protecting civil rights, while opponents argued it could interfere with law enforcement and federal cooperation. The committee reported the bill out 6-3. House Bill 2641 was deferred, and the committee adjourned after completing action on the listed House bills.

Bills: SB 251, SB 608, SB 487, SB 535, SB 761, SB 955, SB 957, SB 958, SB 988, SB 990, SB 1019, SB 1021, SB 1120

Keywords: criminal law, magistrates, Bell County, judicial authority, legal framework, evidence collection, sexual assault kits, reporting, law enforcement, transparency, confidentiality, victim protection, stalking, indecent assault, invasive visual recording, criminal justice, privacy rights, sexual assault, victim rights, plea bargain

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• Assault Programs can be a task force to study the current state of our sexual assault examination kits
• And in 2019, the legislature passed the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights, requiring that sexual
• The LFC analysis online reported that in FY25 there were over 1,400 sexual assault exam kits that were
• So there are over 1,200 sexual assault nurse exams completed every year.
• There are over 1,200 sexual assault nurse exams completed every year in the state of New Mexico.

Bills: SB246, SB146, SB300, SB301, SB309, SM17

Keywords: massage therapy, licensure, health and safety standards, continuing education, establishment licensing, civil rights, sovereign immunity, damages, public body, lawsuit limitations, legal notice, child welfare, computing infrastructure, data management, Department of Health, appropriation, foster care, Indian children, cultural competency, training services

Bills: HB 220, HB 783, HB 2240, HB 3336, HB 4202, HB 4449, HB 4904, HB 3441, HB 4284

Keywords: sexual assault, healthcare facilities, forensic examination, survivor support, emergency contraceptive, online impersonation, civil liability, social media, identity theft, defamation, counseling damages, injunctive relief, public health, safety regulations, community health, state standards, healthcare access, identification, real estate, proof of identity

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• This bill, Senate Bill 2933, would add elder abuse training to the required training for district judges
• This training would ensure judges are aware of the signs of elder abuse and better enable them to spot
• These judges don't need to pay his college for training to recognize elder abuse. That's... Mr.
• I'm also a board-certified Harvard-trained addictionologist, and I deal with a lot of family issues.
• This is Senator Zafferini's bill relating to training on Alzheimer, disease, dementia, and related disorders

Bills: SB1015, SB2933

Keywords: statutory probate courts, probate court fees, judicial fund, county reimbursement, comptroller, Texas Government Code, Local Government Code, court fees, fee allocation, excess contributions, judicial education and support fund, presiding judge salary, county finance, court administration, Texas judiciary, revenue distribution, SB 2933, elder abuse, neglect, judicial training

Summary: The Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence heard testimony on Senate Bill 1015, which would clarify that the comptroller is responsible for distributing excess judicial fund payments back to statutory probate courts. Judge Guy Herman testified in support, saying the bill would help ensure probate courts receive funding they are entitled to, while Ed Heimlich testified against the bill with broad criticism of probate courts and judicial practices. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2933, which would add elder abuse training to required judicial education for several categories of judges and judicial officers; Dr. Bruce Hargrave supported the bill, citing the prevalence and underreporting of elder abuse and the need for judges to recognize warning signs. No votes were taken on either of those bills, and SB 2933 was left pending. The committee then reconsidered Senate Bill 38, an eviction-related bill, and Vice Chair Hayes described two agreed floor amendments: one limiting the summary disposition procedure to forcible entry and detainer cases involving squatters, and another requiring a notice to pay rent or vacate for tenants who had been timely payers but missed a payment. After discussion, the committee voted 6-4 to report SB 38 without amendments. The committee also adopted or advanced a series of other bills and resolutions, including SB 293, SB 1141, SB 1448, SB 1536, SB 1558, SB 1838, SB 1940, SB 2127, SB 53, SB 251, SB 311, SB 387, SB 441 (with a substitute), SB 1164, SB 1335, SB 1574 (with a substitute), SB 1719, SB 1760, SB 1839, SB 1923 (with a substitute), SB 2807, and SJR 27 (with a substitute). Most measures were reported favorably on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes, with a few close votes on SB 942, SB 311, SB 2807, and SJR 27. SB 942, relating to retroactive child support beginning at conception, initially failed 5-5 but was reconsidered and then passed 6-5. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• This bill, Senate Bill 2933, would add elder abuse training to the required training for district judges
• This training would ensure judges are aware of the signs of elder abuse and better enable them to spot
• These judges don't need to pay his college for training to recognize elder abuse.
• I'm also a board-certified, Harvard-trained addictionologist, and I deal with a lot of family issues.
• This is Senator Zafferini's bill relating to training on Alzheimer, disease, dementia, and related disorders

Bills: SB1015, SB2933

Keywords: statutory probate courts, probate court fees, judicial fund, county reimbursement, comptroller, Texas Government Code, Local Government Code, court fees, fee allocation, excess contributions, judicial education and support fund, presiding judge salary, county finance, court administration, Texas judiciary, revenue distribution, SB 2933, elder abuse, neglect, judicial training

Keywords: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training - 2025-01-14 - 10:20AM, 926, house, all

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• It creates a statewide sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• It establishes a statewide sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator for the state of Louisiana, housed
• increasing access and care and integrity of evidence collection for survivors of sexual assaults.
• The activities of a sexual assault nurse examiner and persons involved in the response to sexual assaults
• It falls within confidential information, medical records of a sexual assault survivor.

Bills: HR9, HB709, HB1011, HB1057, HB1186, HB1245, HB1247, SB49, SB425, SB479

Keywords: human rights, individual liberties, Magna Carta, constitutionalism, free speech, Uniform Construction Code, building code, construction code, inspector licensing, building inspectors, plans examiners, public inspector, private inspector, private inspector company, building official, code enforcement, Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission, state fire marshal, International Building Code, International Residential Code

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• Of sexual abuse? Yeah. Do you think that you served were survivors of sexual abuse? Yeah.
• When we actually revoke business licenses for labor law violations like sexual assault or discrimination
• Don't paint sex workers who are for violent sexual assault done by business owners.
• My name is Zila Adams, and I'm currently a lead advocate for victims of sexual assault, DV, and human
• My name is Zila Adams and I'm currently a lead advocate for victims of sexual assault, DV, and human

Bills: HB1591, HB2209, HB2403, HB2526

Keywords: domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, survivor protections, legal remedies, defendants, theft, robbery, sentencing enhancements, criminal justice, property crimes, failure to register, registration requirements, public safety, law enforcement, prostitution, public health, criminal justice reform, community safety, 904

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2209, which would add 12- or 24-month sentencing enhancements for certain theft-related offenses when the value of stolen, possessed, or trafficked property exceeds $20,000 or $50,000. The sponsor, Rep. Mari Leavitt, said the bill is intended to address organized retail theft and related fencing operations, arguing that the crime is tied to broader public safety harms, underreported by businesses, and costly to retailers, workers, consumers, and the state. Supporters from prosecutors, law enforcement, retailers, and local governments said the bill targets the most serious repeat offenders and would improve accountability. Opponents from defense and civil legal groups argued that sentencing enhancements are ineffective, that retail theft is overstated, and that the bill would further increase incarceration and racial disparities. The hearing on HB 2209 was closed after public testimony; no vote was taken. The committee also heard House Bill 2403, a proposed substitute dealing with failure to register as a sex offender or kidnapping offender. Staff explained that the bill would lower the seriousness level for a second or subsequent failure-to-register offense, while preserving a felony response and adding community custody. Testimony was broadly supportive from the Sex Offender Policy Board, the Sentencing Guidelines Commission, prosecutors, public defenders, and sheriffs and police chiefs, who described the measure as a better use of resources and a way to improve compliance. The ranking member raised public safety concerns, but the bill was presented as a negotiated, unanimous recommendation from the policy board. The hearing was brief and concluded without action. House Bill 1591, concerning sentencing, resentencing, and vacating convictions for defendants who are verified survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, was also heard. Staff said the proposed substitute would create a sentencing alternative, allow resentencing for some currently incarcerated people, permit vacating convictions in qualifying cases, and require a report on implementation. Supporters, including prosecutors involved in a survivor diversion program, advocates, researchers, and a witness from Oklahoma, said many survivors are criminalized because of abuse and that the bill would give courts a structured way to consider that context. Prosecutors and law enforcement expressed concerns that the bill could create too much discretion, extend beyond self-defense-type situations, and potentially affect public safety or sentencing consistency. The hearing ended with testimony from an Oklahoma advocate describing that state’s similar law and its limited use so far. Finally, the committee began public testimony on House Bill 2526, which would rename patronizing a prostitute as commercial sexual exploitation, expand the offense to include providing anything of value, elevate it from a misdemeanor to a Class C felony, and increase associated fees. The sponsor said the bill is aimed at reducing demand from sex buyers and addressing trafficking and violence against women, children, and other vulnerable people. Supporters, including prosecutors, police, and tribal health advocates, described the bill as a tool to deter buyers and reduce exploitation. Opponents and people with lived experience argued that criminalizing buyers would push the market underground, harm consensual sex workers, and fail to address poverty, housing, and other root causes. The hearing was still underway when the transcript ended, and no vote or final action was taken in the excerpt.

Bills: SB1192, SB1264, SB1284, SB1810, SB1921

Keywords: substance abuse, counseling, assessment fees, mental health, alcohol and drug programs, domestic violence, domestic abuse, assault and battery, assault, battery, strangulation, dangerous weapon, family or household member, intimate partner, pregnant woman, great bodily injury, batterers intervention program, batterers' intervention, anger management, victim safety

Summary: The Public Safety Committee met and first laid over Senate Bill 1284 by Vice Chair Hamilton until the following week. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1192 by Senator Mann, which would raise the DUI assessment fee from $160 to $200 to help stabilize independent assessment providers; members asked about who pays the fee and whether there was a fiscal impact, and the bill passed 7-0. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1264 by Senator Gillespie, which expands the definition of great bodily injury to include concussions, prolonged pain, and injuries affecting more than 10% of the victim’s body, and adds coverage for offenses committed in the presence of a minor; after questions about the new standards and duplicate repealer language, it passed 7-0. Senate Bill 1921 by Senator Murdock was heard next. It increases OSBI background check fees, including criminal history and fingerprint-based checks, with the added revenue intended for electronic infrastructure and staffing; members questioned whether the fees would be charged to requesting agencies as well as individuals, and the bill passed 7-0. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1810 by Senator Weaver, an Attorney General request bill that would allow human trafficking expert testimony in court and add human trafficking victims to the list of persons eligible for Attorney General Victim Service Unit services; Senator Weaver explained the need for specialized testimony and victim support, and the bill advanced 7-0.

Bills: SB1192, SB1264, SB1284, SB1810, SB1921

Keywords: substance abuse, counseling, assessment fees, mental health, alcohol and drug programs, domestic violence, domestic abuse, assault and battery, assault, battery, strangulation, dangerous weapon, family or household member, intimate partner, pregnant woman, great bodily injury, batterers intervention program, batterers' intervention, anger management, victim safety

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• harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
• harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking policy.
• University students face a heightened risk, with 13% nationwide experiencing sexual assault and 5.8%.
• Alarmingly, an estimated 90% of campus sexual assaults go unreported.
• of work also looking at sexual assaults on college campuses.

Bills: SB800, SB1534, SB2055, SB2310, SB2431, SB2786, SB3039, SB1242

Keywords: sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, higher education, student safety, orientation policies, health physics, workforce development, nuclear energy, radiological safety, scholarship, education, Texas Leadership Scholars Program, student funding, transparency, degree requirements, certificate programs, student transfer, foreign language

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• Often when I share that I was groomed and sexually assaulted, most people focus on the sexual assaults
• the</c><00:07:05.840><c> band</c> he sexually assaulted me in the band he sexually assaulted me in the
• </c><00:08:18.879><c> assaulted,</c><00:08:19.759><c> most</c> was groomed and sexually assaulted, most
• /c> people focus in on the sexual assaults people focus in on the sexual assaults as<00:08:22.080><c>
• </c> prevent abuse from escalating to sexual prevent abuse from escalating to sexual assault,<00:08:44.159

Bills: HF3489, HF3550

Keywords: grooming, child protection, student safety, sexual exploitation, educator licensing, teacher discipline, mandatory reporting, mandated reporter training, school misconduct, predatory offender, child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, position of authority, school employee, school administrator, license revocation, license suspension

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• 01:42:46.400><c> to</c><01:42:46.639><c> have</c><01:42:47.920><c> have</c> &gt;&gt; to have this training
• and to have have &gt;&gt; to have this training and to have have this<01:42:48.960><c> uh</c><01:42:
• They lack inconsistent evidence-based instruction and teachers that are trained in scientifically based
• 01:53:21.599><c> teachers</c><01:53:21.920><c> that</c><01:53:22.080><c> are</c><01:53:22.239><c> trained
• </c><01:53:22.719><c> in</c> and teachers that are trained in and teachers that are trained in scientifically

Bills: HB0076, HB0102, HB0115

Keywords: annexation, landowner rights, municipal law, city planning, property, local government, artificial intelligence, synthetic sexual material, child protection, self-harm, criminal liability, cardiac emergency, defibrillator, school safety, training, public health, 916, all

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• </c><00:24:35.360><c> abuse</c> me is the AI child sexual abuse me is the AI child sexual abuse featuring
• </c> the pedophile would engage with sexually the pedophile would engage with sexually first,<00:25:47.120
• </c> asking teachers to to take more training asking teachers to to take more training to<01:05:11.359
• But I like like training on this.
• </c> creates a plan, trains and practices. creates a plan, trains and practices.

Bills: HB0076, HB0102, HB0115

Keywords: annexation, landowner rights, municipal law, city planning, property, local government, artificial intelligence, synthetic sexual material, child protection, self-harm, criminal liability, cardiac emergency, defibrillator, school safety, training, public health, 916, all

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• And I'm the executive director of the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs.
• that testing of sexual assault exam kits should be completed in 180 days.
• also the passage in 2019 of the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights. ...in 2019 of the Sexual Assault
• The additional crimes that would be added are assault, battery, criminal sexual contact...
• The additional crimes that would be added are assault, battery, criminal sexual contact, including sexual

Bills: HB99, HJR5, HM39, HB206, HB213, SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process