Texas SB220 allows employees with intellectual or developmental disabilities to sue employers for negligence-caused injuries from sexual assault or.

Texas SB220 amends the Texas Workers' Compensation Act to allow employees with intellectual or developmental disabilities to bring a civil action against their employer if they are victims of sexual assault or abuse and the injuries resulted from employer negligence. The bill defines "sexual abuse" and "sexual assault" based on the Texas Penal Code. This change applies only to causes of action that accrue after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB220 allows employees with intellectual or developmental disabilities to sue employers for negligence-caused injuries from sexual assault or.

Texas SB220 amends the Texas Workers' Compensation Act to allow employees with intellectual or developmental disabilities to bring a civil action against their employer if they are victims of sexual assault or abuse and the injuries resulted from employer negligence. The bill defines "sexual abuse" and "sexual assault" based on the Texas Penal Code. This change applies only to causes of action that accrue after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.