LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 9, 2023 TO: Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB997 by West (Relating to the publication of certain photographs of human remains by certain individuals for a purpose other than an authorized purpose; providing a civil penalty.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would establish civil liability for publishing a photograph of human remains obtained while acting within the course and scope of duties as an officer or employee of this state or a political subdivision of this state. While it is assumed that any state revenue impact would not be significant, it would be dependent on the number of violations committed and the associated penalties. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, KDw, DKN, SMAT, LBO, ESch LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 9, 2023 TO: Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB997 by West (Relating to the publication of certain photographs of human remains by certain individuals for a purpose other than an authorized purpose; providing a civil penalty.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB997 by West (Relating to the publication of certain photographs of human remains by certain individuals for a purpose other than an authorized purpose; providing a civil penalty.), As Engrossed Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB997 by West (Relating to the publication of certain photographs of human remains by certain individuals for a purpose other than an authorized purpose; providing a civil penalty.), As Engrossed SB997 by West (Relating to the publication of certain photographs of human remains by certain individuals for a purpose other than an authorized purpose; providing a civil penalty.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would establish civil liability for publishing a photograph of human remains obtained while acting within the course and scope of duties as an officer or employee of this state or a political subdivision of this state. While it is assumed that any state revenue impact would not be significant, it would be dependent on the number of violations committed and the associated penalties. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, KDw, DKN, SMAT, LBO, ESch JMc, KDw, DKN, SMAT, LBO, ESch