Texas HB2843 establishes civil liability for defendants who commit sexual assault, allowing victims to seek damages if they carry the resulting.

Texas HB2843 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to create a new chapter on liability for sexual assault resulting in pregnancy. It defines "sexual assault" and establishes that defendants are liable for damages related to the pregnancy, birth, and care of the child if the victim carries the pregnancy to term. The bill allows for recovery of medical expenses, loss of income, other economic damages, and noneconomic damages, including mental anguish and pain and suffering.

Texas HB2843 establishes civil liability for defendants who commit sexual assault, allowing victims to seek damages if they carry the resulting.

Texas HB2843 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to create a new chapter on liability for sexual assault resulting in pregnancy. It defines "sexual assault" and establishes that defendants are liable for damages related to the pregnancy, birth, and care of the child if the victim carries the pregnancy to term. The bill allows for recovery of medical expenses, loss of income, other economic damages, and noneconomic damages, including mental anguish and pain and suffering.