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HB4990Introduced in the House

HIGHER ED-PREVENT SEX VIOLENCE

Engrossed

Introduced by Mary Canty, District 54

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Reinserts the provisions of the bill as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. Provides that, beginning August 1, 2027, any party that is aggrieved by a material failure of a higher education institution to substantially comply with (rather than conduct of a higher education institution that violates) provisions concerning the comprehensive policy may bring a civil lawsuit. Provides that the lawsuit must be brought no later than 4 years after the alleged violation (rather than 4 years after the alleged violation or 4 years after the date the aggrieved party becomes aware of the alleged violation, whichever is later). Requires that, to award actual and punitive damages, the court has to find that a higher education institution acted with deliberate indifference in violating the provisions or in disregarding the safety of the aggrieved party by a preponderance of the evidence. Provides that punitive damages may be awarded only if there is evidence of intentional misconduct or deliberate indifference regarding student safety. Requires that, except where emergency injunctive relief is sought, an aggrieved party must provide written notice to the higher education institution identifying the alleged violation and allow the higher education institution 30 days to cure or address the alleged noncompliance prior to filing a civil action, and that emergency injunctive relief shall be limited to ongoing or imminent violations. In provisions concerning complaint resolution procedures, provides that the higher education institution shall provide or facilitate reasonable protective and supportive measures within the scope of services, programs, and accommodations reasonably available through the higher education institution and bear the cost of those reasonable protective and supportive measures. Further amends the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act by adding provisions allowing the Attorney General to impose a civil penalty on a higher education institution for failure to submit a complete annual report. Sets forth requirements for the imposition of the civil penalty. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2027.

Where it stands

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

June 1, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

4 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 31, 2026

42

Yes

13

No

4

Absent or Not Voting

59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Javier Cervantes1Yes
Omar Aquino2Yes
Mattie Hunter3Yes
Kimberly Lightford4Yes
Lakesia Collins5Yes
Sara Feigenholtz6Yes
Mike Simmons7Yes
Ram Villivalam8Yes
Laura Fine9Yes
Robert Martwick10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Higher Education Committee

  5. Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 008-002-000

  6. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  7. Second Reading - Short Debate

  8. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  10. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  11. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  12. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  17. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee; 007-002-000

  18. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  25. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  26. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  27. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  28. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-027-000

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  31. Arrive in Senate

  32. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 28, 2026

  33. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  34. First Reading

  35. Referred to Assignments

  36. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  37. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  38. Assigned to Higher Education

  39. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  40. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  41. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Higher Education

  42. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  43. Do Pass as Amended Higher Education; 008-005-000

  44. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026

  45. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  46. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  47. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  48. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Higher Education

  49. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  50. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  51. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  52. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

  53. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Higher Education

  54. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Higher Education; 011-003-000

  55. Second Reading

  56. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Guzman

  57. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 28, 2026

  58. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  59. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  60. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

  61. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  62. Recalled to Second Reading

  63. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  64. Third Reading - Passed; 042-013-000

  65. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  66. Arrived in House

  67. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 3

  68. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  69. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  70. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

  71. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

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