H.B. No. 2593 amends the Penal Code to increase the criminal penalties for indecent assault against disabled or elderly individuals. The bill reclassifies the offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a felony of the second degree when the victim is a disabled or elderly individual. Additionally, it establishes that the offense can be classified as a felony of the third degree if the defendant has prior convictions for similar offenses, specifically when the defendant is a health care or mental health services provider and the act occurs during the provision of treatment or services beyond accepted practices.

The bill also clarifies definitions related to the terms "disabled individual" and "elderly individual" by referencing Section 22.04 of the Penal Code. The changes in law will apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025, ensuring that any offenses occurring before this date will be governed by the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 22.012 (Penal Code 22)
House Committee Report: Penal Code 22.012 (Penal Code 22)
Engrossed: Penal Code 22.012 (Penal Code 22)
Senate Committee Report: Penal Code 22.012 (Penal Code 22)
Enrolled: Penal Code 22.012 (Penal Code 22)