Honorable Harold V. Dutton, Jr., Chair, House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1217 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to reporting information for certain foster children who are missing or are victims of sex trafficking.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code as it relates to reporting information for certain foster children who are missing or are victims of sex trafficking.
Under current federal legislation (HR 4980: Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act) enacted in September 2014, DFPS is already required to comply with the provisions of the bill. Any additional costs to the agency are assumed to be insignificant.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.