OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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HB-7085
AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN SEXUAL ASSAULT OFFENSES USING DNA EVIDENCE.
AMENDMENT
LCO No.: 7504
File Copy No.: 601
House Calendar No.: 482
OFA Fiscal Note
The amendment requires the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to post on-line pictures of sex offenders who have failed to register. Currently, there are approximately 21 individuals who are required to register with DPS, who have not done so. DPS has a photograph of the majority of the registrants who have failed to register. Of the registrants that have failed to register, and do not have a photograph, DPS would be required to commit minimal overtime resources on locating a photograph. Additionally, the amendment requires DPS to establish a hotline where citizens can report information on sex offenders who have failed to register. Currently, DPS posts a number on-line to contact a police officer with such information. The language in the amendment is unclear as to whether current practice is acceptable. If not, DPS would be required to establish a new hot line, which would result in a minimal cost.
The preceding Fiscal Impact statement is prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for the purposes of information, summarization and explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.