Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1286 by Simmons (Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code to expand the definition of a "disabled individual" to specific disorders and disabilities and would remove the requirement that the person be older than 14 years of age for purposes of the prosecution and punishment of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled person.
Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council