Bill
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.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Rhetta Bowers and 5 co-sponsors
Increases criminal penalties for mandated child-abuse reporters who commit offenses against children in their professional care, enhancing accountability for breach of institutional trust.
Left pending in subcommittee
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