The bill, H.B. No. 502, aims to enhance the confidentiality protections for victims of specific offenses by amending the Code of Criminal Procedure. It 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" in Article 58.151 is revised to explicitly include individuals who are victims of stalking, invasive visual recording, or indecent assault, as well as those involved in related criminal episodes.

The bill also removes the previous reference to stalking under Section 42.072, Penal Code, from the definition of "victim," streamlining the language to encompass a broader range of offenses without redundancy. This legislative change is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, reinforcing the state's commitment to protecting the privacy of victims of these serious crimes.