S.B. No. 1804 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to enhance the provisions for restitution and compensation for victims of certain offenses, specifically those related to trafficking of persons. The bill modifies the heading of Article 42.0372 to include "related offenses" and expands the scope of mandatory restitution to include the costs associated with tattoo removal for victims who received tattoos as a result of force, fraud, or coercion. The court is now required to order defendants convicted of offenses under Chapter 20A or Subchapter A, Chapter 43 of the Penal Code to pay restitution that covers necessary rehabilitation and tattoo removal costs.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision under Article 56B.106, allowing victims of trafficking to receive compensation for tattoo removal, capped at $3,000. This change aims to provide financial support for victims seeking to remove tattoos that are a reminder of their victimization. The law will apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that prior offenses are governed by the laws in effect at the time they were committed.