Texas HB1347 amends the Penal Code to redefine and expand the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.

Texas HB1347 amends the Penal Code to redefine and expand the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. The bill introduces new definitions for "coercion," "deception," and "isolation," and it specifies that exploitation can occur through undue influence, harassment, duress, false representation, or other similar means. The offense includes knowingly benefiting, profiting, or gaining from the exploitation. The changes apply to offenses committed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1347 amends the Penal Code to redefine and expand the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.

Texas HB1347 amends the Penal Code to redefine and expand the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. The bill introduces new definitions for "coercion," "deception," and "isolation," and it specifies that exploitation can occur through undue influence, harassment, duress, false representation, or other similar means. The offense includes knowingly benefiting, profiting, or gaining from the exploitation. The changes apply to offenses committed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.