Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1808 by Meyer (Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; creating a criminal offense.), As Passed 2nd House
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to the certain trafficking and sexual offenses. Under the provisions of the bill, certain behaviors would constitute an offense regardless of whether the actor knows the age of the victim at the time of the offense. The bill would also create the offense of sexual coercion.
This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources.
The bill would take effect on September 1, 2017 and apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.