Texas Enacts Landmark Sexual Assault Law: HB 3073 Redefines Consent, Bolstering Survivor Justice

Texas Enacts Landmark Sexual Assault Law: HB 3073 Redefines Consent, Bolstering Survivor Justice

A significant legislative change has taken place in Texas, offering a clearer path to justice for survivors of sexual assault. Lawmakers in the state capital passed House Bill 3073 last month, a measure designed to update and strengthen the state’s existing sexual assault statutes. This bill, also widely recognized as the Summer Willis Bill, addresses…

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Texas Enacts Landmark Sexual Assault Law Defining Consent, Strengthening Survivor Justice Pathways

Texas Enacts Landmark Sexual Assault Law Defining Consent, Strengthening Survivor Justice Pathways

A significant legislative development in Texas is poised to reshape the landscape of sexual assault law, offering survivors new avenues to pursue justice. Lawmakers in the state capitol recently approved legislation aimed at fundamentally updating existing statutes, notably by providing a clear definition of consent and addressing what advocates have long identified as a critical…

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