Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB449 by González, Mary (Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit images using deep fake technology.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would expand the conduct constituting the Class A misdemeanor offense of unlawful production or distribution of certain sexually explicit videos to include deep fake images.
It is assumed that any fiscal impact and any impact on state correctional populations or on the demand for state correctional resources would not be significant.
Local Government Impact
It is assumed that any fiscal impact to units of local government associated with enforcement, prosecution, supervision, or confinement would not be significant.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council