OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sHB-7150
AN ACT CONCERNING JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Primary Analyst: TM 4/15/25
Contributing Analyst(s): LG, JP
Reviewer: PR
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 26 $ FY 27 $
Secretary of the State GF - Cost 1,600 1,600
Note: GF=General Fund
Municipal Impact:
Municipalities Effect FY 26 $ FY 27 $
Various Municipalities Potential
Cost
See Below See Below
Explanation
The bill defines official misconduct by justices of the peace and
assigns liability under certain conditions. In addition, the bill expands
the Secretary of the State's (SOTS) oversight role, resulting in a minimal
cost to the SOTS, and a potential cost to municipalities.
The bill expands SOTS administration and oversight of justices of the
peace, resulting in a cost of $1,600 in FY 26 and FY 27. This cost is
associated with required annual e-licenses to maintain the testing
program.
The bill may result in a potential cost to municipalities beginning in
FY 26 to the extent they are found liable for a justice's misconduct, as the
bill makes a justice's employer liable for damages that occur due to a
justice's misconduct under certain circumstances.
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The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would
continue into the future subject to inflation and the number of
municipalities held responsible for a justice’s misconduct.