House Bill No. 1714 amends Section 22.011(b) of the Penal Code to expand the definitions of sexual assault without consent. The bill introduces several new circumstances under which consent is deemed absent, including situations where the actor knows the other person is intoxicated to the point of being incapable of understanding the nature of the act, and where the actor continues the act after the other person has withdrawn consent. Additionally, the bill adds a provision that addresses the exploitation of dependency by caregivers, coaches, and tutors, thereby broadening the scope of individuals who can be prosecuted for sexual assault under these specific conditions.

The bill also clarifies that the changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that any offenses occurring prior to this date will be governed by the existing law. This transitional provision allows for a clear distinction between past and future offenses, maintaining the legal framework for cases that arise before the new law takes effect.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 22.011 (Penal Code 22)