LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 19, 2021 TO: Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on 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 Engrossed 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. 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, SLE, LM, SPA, DKN
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 19, 2021
TO: Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on 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 Engrossed
TO: Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on 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 Engrossed
Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on 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 Engrossed
HB3521 by Hunter (Relating to the definition of coercion for purposes of trafficking of persons.), As Engrossed
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. 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. 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, SLE, LM, SPA, DKN
JMc, SLE, LM, SPA, DKN