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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

Senate Bill 524

Senate Author:  Birdwell

Effective:  9-1-17

House Sponsor:  Geren et al.


            Senate Bill 524 amends the Penal Code to increase the penalty for abusing a corpse from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony, with certain exceptions.