Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB757 by Deuell (Relating to certain defenses to prosecution for the offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code to remove the sale, distribution, or exhibition of harmful material to a minor by a consenting parent or guardian as a defense to the prosecution. The bill also would allow a defense to prosecution if the actor was the spouse of the minor at the time of the offense.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.