HB41Introduced in the House
Crimes and offenses; rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, and sexual torture, penalties further provided for
Introduced by Matt Simpson, District 96
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Crimes and offenses; rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, and sexual torture, penalties further provided for
Where it stands
Enacted
February 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 246 · February 5, 2026
33
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Woods | 13 | Yes |
| Tim Melson | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Butler | 2 | Yes |
| Arthur Orr | 3 | Yes |
| Garlan Gudger | 4 | Yes |
| Larry Stutts | 6 | Yes |
| Sam Givhan | 7 | Yes |
| Steve Livingston | 8 | Yes |
| Wes Kitchens | 9 | Yes |
| Andrew Jones | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
Pending House Judiciary
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Third Reading in House of Origin
Tillman 1st Amendment Offered BYRE2J4-1
Simpson motion to Table - Adopted Roll Call 164 BYRE2J4-1
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 165
Motion to Add Cosponsor - Adopted Roll Call 166
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary
Pending Senate Judiciary
Reported Out of Committee Second House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Third Reading in Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 246
Ready to Enroll
Enrolled
Delivered to Governor
Signature Requested
Enacted
Enacted
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