Texas HB2772 creates an affirmative defense for victims of trafficking, compelling prostitution, or family violence.

Texas HB2772 amends the Penal Code to establish an affirmative defense for individuals prosecuted for offenses they committed while being victims of trafficking, compelling prostitution, or family violence. This defense applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. The defense allows individuals to argue that they engaged in the charged conduct due to coercion, duress, or fear of harm resulting from being a victim of these specific offenses.

Texas HB2772 creates an affirmative defense for victims of trafficking, compelling prostitution, or family violence.

Texas HB2772 amends the Penal Code to establish an affirmative defense for individuals prosecuted for offenses they committed while being victims of trafficking, compelling prostitution, or family violence. This defense applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. The defense allows individuals to argue that they engaged in the charged conduct due to coercion, duress, or fear of harm resulting from being a victim of these specific offenses.