The bill would amend the Penal Code by providing further clarification of the conditions that must be met regarding the offense of criminal nonsupport.  The offense of criminal nonsupport is punishable as a state jail felony. 

A state jail felony is punishable by confinement in a state jail for any term of not more than two years or less than 180 days, or, in addition to confinement, a fine not to exceed $10,000.

It is assumed that the number of additional offenders convicted under this statute would not result in a significant impact on the programs and workload of state corrections agencies or on the demand for resources and services of those agencies.