LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 18, 2021 TO: Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3521 by Hunter (Relating to the definition of coercion for purposes of trafficking of persons.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to the definition of coercion for trafficking of persons offenses. Under the provisions of the bill, the definition of coercion would be expanded to include certain circumstances that impairs the ability of a trafficked person with a chemical dependency to appraise the nature of or resist engaging in performing or providing labor or services. The Office of Court Administration indicates the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Admin LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, DKN, LM, SPA
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 18, 2021
TO: Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3521 by Hunter (Relating to the definition of coercion for purposes of trafficking of persons.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB3521 by Hunter (Relating to the definition of coercion for purposes of trafficking of persons.), As Introduced
Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB3521 by Hunter (Relating to the definition of coercion for purposes of trafficking of persons.), As Introduced
HB3521 by Hunter (Relating to the definition of coercion for purposes of trafficking of persons.), 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 definition of coercion for trafficking of persons offenses. Under the provisions of the bill, the definition of coercion would be expanded to include certain circumstances that impairs the ability of a trafficked person with a chemical dependency to appraise the nature of or resist engaging in performing or providing labor or services. The Office of Court Administration indicates the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes implementing 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 amend the Penal Code as it relates to the definition of coercion for trafficking of persons offenses. Under the provisions of the bill, the definition of coercion would be expanded to include certain circumstances that impairs the ability of a trafficked person with a chemical dependency to appraise the nature of or resist engaging in performing or providing labor or services.
The Office of Court Administration indicates the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Admin
212 Office of Court Admin
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, DKN, LM, SPA
JMc, DKN, LM, SPA