Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2560 by Sheffield (Relating to transporting a foster child in a vehicle where a handgun is in the possession of a foster parent licensed to carry a concealed handgun.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would prohibit the Department of Family and Protective Services from prohibiting the foster parent of a child who resides in the foster family's home from transporting the child in a vehicle where a handgun is present under certain circumstances. The agency indicates any cost to implement provisions of the bill would be minimal and can be absorbed within available resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.