LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 14, 2015 TO: Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2589 by Phelan (Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to the offense of aggravated sexual assault. The bill would create a separate subdivision for and provide a definition of disabled individuals. Aggravated sexual assault is a first degree felony with a minimum term of imprisonment in certain circumstances. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, KJo, LM LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 14, 2015 TO: Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2589 by Phelan (Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2589 by Phelan (Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2589 by Phelan (Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced HB2589 by Phelan (Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to the offense of aggravated sexual assault. The bill would create a separate subdivision for and provide a definition of disabled individuals. Aggravated sexual assault is a first degree felony with a minimum term of imprisonment in certain circumstances. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies. The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to the offense of aggravated sexual assault. The bill would create a separate subdivision for and provide a definition of disabled individuals. Aggravated sexual assault is a first degree felony with a minimum term of imprisonment in certain circumstances. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, KJo, LM UP, KJo, LM