Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1153 by Hinojosa (Relating to the liability of a landowner for an act or omission of a peace officer on the property of the landowner.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
A landowner would not be liable for property damages arising from an act or omission of a peace officer acting within the scope of the officer's authority with or without permission from a landowner. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.