H.B. No. 2966
AN ACT
relating to the confidentiality of certain communications and
records made or collected in reference to certain sexual assault
survivors.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Article 56.065, Code of Criminal Procedure, is
amended by adding Subsection (j) to read as follows:
(j) A communication or record that contains identifying
information regarding a person who receives a forensic medical
examination under this article and that is created by, provided to,
or in the control or possession of the department is confidential
for purposes of Section 552.101, Government Code. In this
subsection, "identifying information" includes:
(1) information revealing the identity, personal
history, or background of the person; or
(2) information concerning the victimization of the
person.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2011.
______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 2966 was passed by the House on April
26, 2011, by the following vote: Yeas 148, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 2966 was passed by the Senate on May
25, 2011, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0
.
______________________________
Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor