Texas 88th Legislature (2023) Status: Introduced

SB2473 —

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 88th Legislature (2023). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 22.01(b), Penal Code, Section 22.01(e), Penal Code.

  • Section 22.01(b), Penal Code

    as defined or → described ; or (9) a person the actor knows is hospital personnel while the person is performing a service in the hospital

    amended

  • Section 22.01(e), Penal Code

    (1-a) "Hospital personnel" includes nurses, physicians, physician assistants, maintenance or janitorial staff, receptionists, and other individuals who are employed by or work in a facility that is licensed as a general hospital or special hospital, as those terms are defined by Section 241.003, Health and Safety Code, including a hospital maintained or operated by the state.

    amended

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What is the current status of SB2473?
This bill died with 88th Legislature (2023). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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