The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure as it relates to the offense of aggravated assault. Under the provisions of the bill, the statute of limitations for aggravated assault would be extended to seven years if it involves communicable disease as outlined in the bill. Under current statute, the statute of limitations for aggravated assault is three years and is punishable as a first or second degree felony.
The Office of Court Administration indicates the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources.
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.