Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB461 by Canales (Relating to the creation of an offense for smoking tobacco in a passenger vehicle with a child present.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code to create a Class C misdemeanor offense for possessing a burning tobacco product or smoking tobacco with a child present in the vehicle.
A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $500.
Local Government Impact
Costs associated with enforcement and prosecution could likely be absorbed within existing resources. Revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact.