Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1446 by Dale (Relating to reimbursement of certain medical costs for victims of certain sex offenses.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to remove the reporting requirement to file an application for assistance from the Compensation to Victims of Crime Fund for victims of certain sexually related offenses. The bill would take effect September 1, 2015.
The Office of the Attorney General and Department of Public Safety indicates the costs associated with implementation of the bill could be absorbed with existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
302 Office of the Attorney General, 405 Department of Public Safety