Relating to a central database containing information about certain persons who have been convicted of or received a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision for certain offenses involving family violence and related notice requirements; creating a criminal offense.
HB 2956 creates a statewide database to track individuals convicted of or granted deferred adjudication for family violence offenses (age 17+ at time of offense). It requires these individuals to register with local law enforcement annually, or more frequently (quarterly or monthly) if deemed high-risk or lacking a permanent address. Registration must continue for 10 years after their last conviction. Failure to register constitutes a criminal offense under the bill.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Apr 30, 2025
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6
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Committee
3
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Don McLaughlin
RRepublican
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