Senate Bill No. 2792 amends Section 22.11 of the Texas Penal Code to address harassment of hospital personnel on hospital property. The bill introduces new provisions that make it an offense for a person to cause hospital personnel to come into contact with bodily fluids as an act of physical force, unless such contact occurs in the ordinary course of delivering healthcare services. This addition aims to protect healthcare workers from harassment and potential harm while they are performing their duties in a hospital setting.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "hospital personnel" to include a range of individuals such as nurses, physicians, physician assistants, maintenance staff, receptionists, and others employed in licensed hospitals. The bill also modifies the definitions related to correctional and detention facilities, ensuring that the language is consistent with existing laws. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Texas Penal Code 22.11 (Texas Penal Code 22)