Supplement: TX HB4897 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Fiscal Note (Introduced)
For additional supplements on Texas HB4897 please see the Bill Drafting List
Bill Title: Relating to civil liability for online impersonation.
Status: 2023-05-16 - Referred to State Affairs [HB4897 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HB4897-Fiscal_Note_Introduced_.html
Bill Title: Relating to civil liability for online impersonation.
Status: 2023-05-16 - Referred to State Affairs [HB4897 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HB4897-Fiscal_Note_Introduced_.html
| TO: |
Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
| FROM: |
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
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| IN RE: |
HB4897 by Lalani (Relating to the liability of online impersonation; providing a civil penalty.), As Introduced |
The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined because the number of cases that would arise from the provisions of the bill are unknown.
The bill amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to prohibit a person from impersonating another person online in certain circumstance and providing a new cause of action. The bill would allow injured parties to seek injunctive relief, as well as actual and exemplary damages. The bill would also require prevailing claimants costs and attorney's fees be paid for by the defendant.
Based on information provided by the Office of Court Administration, the fiscal implications to the state cannot be determined because the number of new cases that would arise from the provisions of the bill are unknown.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
| Source Agencies: | 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council |
| LBB Staff: | JMc, KDw, MW, JPa |
