The provision of the bill that is the subject of this analysis would amend the Health and Safety Code by enhancing the punishment for a dog attack from a felony of the third degree to a felony of the second degree if the victim of the dog attack is a person younger than 15 years of age, or is a person 65 years of age or older. 

A felony of the third degree is punishable by imprisonment in the institutional division for any term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years, or, in addition to confinement, a fine not to exceed $10,000.

A felony of the second degree is punishable by imprisonment in the institutional division for any term of not more than 20 years or less than 2 years, or, in addition to confinement, a fine not to exceed $10,000.

It is assumed that the number of persons convicted under this statute would not result in a significant impact on the programs and workload of state corrections agencies.  It is expected individuals who would be affected under the provisions of the bill are currently being sentenced for other, possibly lesser felony, offenses.