BILL ANALYSIS H.B. 816 By: Thompson 03-24-95 Committee Report (Unamended) BACKGROUND Although sexual assault is classified as a violent crime it is not listed among the acts constituting "Family Violence" in Section 71.01(b)(2), Family Code, which defines family violence for the purpose of obtaining protective orders. PURPOSE This bill would include sexual assault as an act of family violence as defined by Section 71.01(b), Family Code, which defines "Family violence" for the purpose of obtaining protective orders. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency or institution. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS Section 1. Amends Section 71.01(b)(2), Family Code to add sexual assault to the definition of "Family violence" as defined by this section. Section 2. Application of the Act. Section 3. Emergency Clause. SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE ACTION H.B. 816 was considered by the Committee in a public hearing on 22 March 1995. No one testified for, neutrally, or against the bill. The bill was reported favorably without amendment, with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed, by a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 pnv and 4 absent.