Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB2407 immediately escalates criminal penalties for sex offenders who fail to register, specifically targeting recidivists and those utilizing fraudulent identification to evade detection. While this statute imposes no direct reporting mandates on private enterprise, it significantly heightens the risk of identity fraud during the hiring process, requiring businesses to strengthen identity verification protocols to avoid negligent hiring liability.
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione·House Bill·Regular Session
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Common questions about HB2407
HB2407 immediately escalates criminal penalties for sex offenders who fail to register, specifically targeting recidivists and those utilizing fraudulent identification to evade detection. While this statute imposes no direct reporting mandates on private enterprise, it significantly heightens the risk of identity fraud during the hiring process, requiring businesses to strengthen identity verification protocols to avoid negligent hiring liability.
HB2407 was authored by Texas Representative Giovanni Capriglione during the Regular Session.
HB2407 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB2407 is enforced by Local Law Enforcement Agencies, State Prosecutors/District Attorneys and Texas Department of Public Safety.
The regulatory priority for HB2407 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB2407 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB2407 addresses topics including crimes, crimes--against persons, crimes--against persons--sexual, criminal procedure and criminal procedure--sentencing & punishment.
Key dates for HB2407: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB2407 establishes the following penalties: criminal penalty of Offense reclassification to the next highest category (e.g., 3rd Degree Felony becomes 2nd Degree Felony) for Failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements involving recidivism (prior conviction) or fraudulent use of identifying information.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
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