Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB462 by Shaheen (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of trafficking of persons.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend various codes as they relate to the offense of trafficking of persons. Under the provisions of the bill, engaging in certain sexual conduct with a trafficked person would be punishable as a felony with the specific punishment based on the circumstances of the offense.
The Office of Court Administration and the Department of Criminal Justice indicate 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.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Admin, 696 Department of Criminal Justice