Caption
Relating to prohibiting the publication of certain criminal record information of individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
Session
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Bill Status
Failed: Postponed to June 1 (Bill is dead due to procedural action)
Updated
2023.05.08
Bill Type
Law Enforcement Transparency
Position
Monitor
Priority
3
Comments
Makes it illegal to publish a mug shot unless the subject is convicted or is a fugitive.
3/20: Met with Bucy's staff to express our concerns.
3.21 Bucy's policy analyst (Valerie Torrealba) says, "I found that Section 109.002 of the Business and Commerce Code already states that this chapter would not apply to news websites, newspapers, pamphlets or reports, which is why this provision is not included in HB 3825.
Reid Pillifant agrees that law does not apply to newspapers