H.B. No. 502 aims to enhance the confidentiality protections for victims of specific offenses by amending the Code of Criminal Procedure. The bill updates the heading of Subchapter D, Chapter 58, to include "invasive visual recording" and "indecent assault" alongside stalking, thereby broadening the scope of offenses for which victim information is kept confidential. Additionally, the definition of "victim" is revised to explicitly include individuals subjected to these offenses, ensuring that their identifying information remains protected under the law.

The bill also clarifies that a victim may be someone involved in an offense that is part of the same criminal episode as the specified offenses, reinforcing the confidentiality provisions. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for the implementation of these new protections for victims.