H.B. No. 47 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to enhance the rights and protections for victims of sexual assault and related offenses. The bill expands the definition of "victim" to include individuals under 17 years of age and those involved in family violence cases. It establishes specific rights for victims, their guardians, and close relatives, including the right to protection from harm, notification about court proceedings, and the opportunity to provide input during sentencing. A significant provision of the bill ensures that victims of sexual assault receive information about compensation for forensic medical examinations and any necessary continuing medical care within 30 days of the examination.

Additionally, the bill introduces measures to improve the support and resources available to sexual assault survivors, including the reimbursement of healthcare providers for conducting forensic examinations. It mandates that healthcare facilities with emergency departments provide training on sexual assault response and outlines new requirements for information forms given to survivors, which must now include legal aid contact information and HIV post-exposure prophylaxis details. The bill also addresses documentation requirements for tenants who are victims of specific sexual offenses and clarifies that certain licensing changes for sexual assault nurse examiners will apply only to applications filed after September 1, 2026. The Act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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 (Government Code 420, Occupations Code 2402, Family Code 57, Health and Safety Code 323, Property Code 92, Local Government Code 351, Occupations Code 156, Subchapter J, Chapter , Local Government Code 772)
House Committee Report: 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 (Government Code 420, Occupations Code 2402, Family Code 57, Health and Safety Code 323, Property Code 92, Local Government Code 351, Occupations Code 156, Subchapter J, Chapter , Local Government Code 772)
Engrossed: 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 (Government Code 420, Occupations Code 2402, Family Code 57, Health and Safety Code 323, Property Code 92, Local Government Code 351, Occupations Code 156, Subchapter J, Chapter , Local Government Code 772)
Senate Committee Report: 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 (Government Code 420, Occupations Code 2402, Family Code 57, Health and Safety Code 323, Property Code 92, Local Government Code 351, Occupations Code 156, Subchapter J, Chapter , Local Government Code 772)
Enrolled: 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 (Government Code 420, Occupations Code 2402, Family Code 57, Health and Safety Code 323, Property Code 92, Local Government Code 351, Occupations Code 156, Subchapter J, Chapter , Local Government Code 772)