Texas HB2794 restricts the admissibility of evidence regarding a victim's past sexual behavior in prosecutions of sexual assault, indecent assault.

Texas HB2794 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to limit the admissibility of evidence about a victim's past sexual behavior in cases of sexual assault, indecent assault, and aggravated sexual assault. The bill prohibits such evidence unless the court conducts an in camera examination and finds the probative value of the evidence outweighs the danger of unfair prejudice to the victim. The court must seal the record of the in camera examination and preserve it as part of the case record. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2794 restricts the admissibility of evidence regarding a victim's past sexual behavior in prosecutions of sexual assault, indecent assault.

Texas HB2794 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to limit the admissibility of evidence about a victim's past sexual behavior in cases of sexual assault, indecent assault, and aggravated sexual assault. The bill prohibits such evidence unless the court conducts an in camera examination and finds the probative value of the evidence outweighs the danger of unfair prejudice to the victim. The court must seal the record of the in camera examination and preserve it as part of the case record. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.