Bill
SB 535
Relating to the admissibility of evidence regarding a victim's past sexual behavior in prosecutions of certain trafficking, sexual, or assaultive offenses.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Giovanni Capriglione and 3 co-sponsors
SB 535 restricts evidence of victims' past sexual behavior in Texas trafficking and sexual assault prosecutions, with narrow exceptions requiring judicial approval.
Effective on 9/1/25
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