Honorable Aaron Pena, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1341 by Menendez (Relating to the criminal penalty for endangering certain blind or disabled pedestrians.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would enhance from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor the offense of not taking appropriate precautions, including coming to a complete stop, to avoid injuring or endangering a pedestrian guided by an assistance animal or using a white cane attempting to cross a road.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.