HB 5538
AN ACT relating to the antiretaliation standard for mandatory reports of
House Bill
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
relating to the antiretaliation standard for mandatory reports of
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the antiretaliation standard for mandatory reports of suspected abuse or neglect of a minor. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 261.110(i), Texas Family Code, is (i) A plaintiff suing under this section has the burden of proof, to prove their report under Subsection (b)(1) or initiation of or cooperation with an investigation under Subsection (b)(2) was a motivating factor in their employer's decision to suspend, terminate, discriminate, or take some other adverse employment action against the plaintiff. There [except that there] is a rebuttable presumption that the plaintiff's employment was suspended or terminated or that the plaintiff was otherwise discriminated against for reporting abuse or neglect if the suspension, termination, or discrimination occurs before the 61st day after the date on which the person made a report in good faith. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the antiretaliation standard for mandatory reports of
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