The provisions of the bill addressed by this analysis would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure as it relates to the rights of victims of sexual assault or other prohibited sexual conduct. Under the provisions of the bill, peace officers and attorneys representing the state may not require, request, or take a polygraph examination of a person who charges or seeks to charge in a complaint of the commission of certain offenses. The bill would also allow for the presence of an advocate or representative during a law enforcement interview.
This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources. The bill does not expressly create a felony offense, increase the punishment for an existing misdemeanor to that of a felony, increase the punishment for an existing felony offense or category of felony-level offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for felony community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.