H.B. No. 3074 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to enhance the rights of victims of sexual assault and related offenses. The bill redefines "victim" to include individuals under 17 years of age and those involved in family violence cases, expanding the rights of victims, guardians, and close relatives. Key provisions ensure victims receive timely information about court proceedings, the right to participate in the parole process, and information regarding compensation for forensic medical examinations within 30 days. Additionally, the bill introduces reimbursement for health care providers for costs associated with these examinations and prohibits certain employment for individuals with reportable sexual offense convictions.

The bill also amends various sections of the Government Code, Health and Safety Code, and Occupations Code to improve support for sexual assault survivors. It establishes minimum standards for the certification and training of sexual assault nurse examiners, requiring emergency department staff to receive training in trauma-informed care. New reporting requirements mandate response teams to submit biennial summaries of sexual assault reports to county commissioners, with consequences for noncompliance affecting state grant eligibility. The bill requires tenants reporting specific sexual offenses to provide documentation from licensed health care providers and repeals a section of the Health and Safety Code. The changes will apply only to incidents reported after the effective date of September 1, 2025, with implementation rules required by June 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 57.002, Government Code 420.011, Health and Safety Code 323.0046, Health and Safety Code 323.005, Health and Safety Code 323.0051, Health and Safety Code 323.0052, Health and Safety Code 323.053, Local Government Code 351.257, Subchapter J, Chapter , Local Government Code 772.0064, Occupations Code 156.057, Occupations Code 2402.107, Property Code 92.0161 (Occupations Code 2402, Local Government Code 351, Health and Safety Code 323, Occupations Code 156, Family Code 57, Property Code 92, Government Code 420, Subchapter J, Chapter , Local Government Code 772)