Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB877 by Bohac (Relating to creating the offense of intimidation by a member of a criminal street gang.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code by creating the offense of intimidation by a gang member. Under the provisions of the bill, intimidation by a gang member would be punishable as a felony of the third degree. This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.