House Bill No. by Representative Moore amends the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 875.1(G) to expand the scope of financial obligations for criminal offenders. The bill allows for a determination of substantial financial hardship to be considered not only for defendants convicted of felony offenses but also for those convicted of misdemeanors. This change aims to ensure that all offenders, regardless of the classification of their crime, have the opportunity to have their financial obligations assessed in light of their financial circumstances.

The proposed law retains the existing provisions regarding the imposition and enforcement of financial obligations as part of a criminal sentence, incarceration, or conditions of probation or parole. By including misdemeanors in the applicability of these provisions, the bill seeks to provide a more equitable approach to financial obligations for all criminal offenders, acknowledging that financial hardship can affect individuals across different levels of offenses.