Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB245 by Johnson, Eric (Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies; providing a civil penalty.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to require the Attorney General to conduct an investigation relating to a law enforcement agency's failure to comply with reporting requirements for certain injuries or deaths caused by peace officers. The bill would add a civil penalty if failure to comply continues after notification.
According to the Office of the Attorney General, any additional work resulting from the passage of this bill could be absorbed within current agency resources.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
The bill would have an impact on local governments by imposing a civil penalty if it is determined that a law enforcement agency failed to comply with reporting requirements.