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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 75(R)

SENATE BILL 48  

SENATE AUTHOR: Shapiro

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-97         

HOUSE SPONSOR: Keel, Terry et. al.

Senate Bill 48 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to redefine "victim" to be a person who was the subject of an offense the commission of which leads to a reportable conviction or adjudication under the sexual offender registration program. This modification expands the definition to include victims of child pornography, pedophilia, and other sex crimes.