S.B. No. 1804 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to enhance the restitution and compensation available to victims of certain offenses, specifically those related to trafficking of persons. The bill modifies Article 42.0372 to mandate that courts order defendants convicted of offenses under Chapter 20A or Subchapter A, Chapter 43 of the Penal Code to pay restitution that includes the costs of necessary rehabilitation and the removal of tattoos received as a result of force, fraud, or coercion related to the offense. The previous language that limited restitution to child victims has been removed, broadening the scope to all victims of these offenses.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision under Article 56B.106(c-4), allowing victims of trafficking to receive compensation for tattoo removal, capped at $3,000. This change aims to address the psychological and social impacts of tattoos that victims may have received during their exploitation. 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.