TO:	Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB825 by Springer (Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.), As Introduced

The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to places where weapons are prohibited.  Under the provisions of the bill, the defenses to prosecution would be expanded to allow for possession of a weapon in a secured area of an airport with certain approved authorization. 

The Office of Court Administration and the Department of Criminal Justice indicate 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.