LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: HB 490 HLS 21RS 654
Bill Text Version: ORIGINAL
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: April 24, 2021 3:04 PM Author: DUPLESSIS
Dept./Agy.: Corrections
Subject: Parole eligibility Analyst: Rebecca Robinson
PAROLE OR DECREASE GF EX See Note Page 1 of 1
Provides relative to parole eligibility for certain persons
Proposed legislation provides that persons convicted of a sex offense or a second or subsequent conviction of a crime of violence shall be
eligible for parole upon serving 75% of the sentence imposed. Proposed legislation removes the requirement that a person shall be at
least 45 years of age before being eligible for parole. Removes the prohibition on eligibility for parole for persons convicted of armed
robbery, a crime of violence, or a sex offense. Eliminates life imprisonment without the benefit of parole for juveniles. Provides that an
offender serving a term or terms of life imprisonment shall be eligible for parole consideration if the offender has served at least 30 years
of the sentence imposed and removes the requirement of a unanimous vote of the committee on parole. Requires the committee on
parole to meet in a three member panel to consider the impact that the lack of brain development in adolescence has on culpability and
behavior, a juvenile’s unique ability to mature and grow, and any other relevant evidence or testimony pertaining to the offender and
render specific findings of fact in support of its decision. Repeals Code of Criminal Procedure Article 878.1. Proposed legislation shall be
given prospective and retroactive application.
EXPENDITURES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total
REVENUES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
There will be an indeterminable decrease to SGF expenditures for the Department of Public Safety & Corrections -
Corrections Services (DPS&C) as a result of the expansion of offenders now eligible for parole. The exact fiscal impact of
this legislation is indeterminable; however, the increased number of offenders now eligible for parole may result in offenders
being released from the custody of DPS&C earlier than they otherwise would have been. A reduction in offenders
incarcerated could save DPS&C $22.98* per day per offender and $8,388 annually per offender ($22.98 per day per offender
x 365 days) for those in adult local housing; and $63.95 per day per offender and $23,342 annually per offender ($63.95
per day per offender x 365 days) for those in a state facility.
*Note: $26.39 per offender per day - $3.41 probation/parole daily supervision daily rate = $22.98 (local housing)
$67.36 per offender per day - $3.41 probation/parole daily supervision daily rate = $63.95 (state facility)
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There may be an indeterminable increase in self-generated revenue to the Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Adult
Probation and Parole (probation) to the extent additional offenders are released on parole and/or probation. The probation
department would realize an increase in fees paid by parolees and probationers. The exact fiscal impact is indeterminable
because the number of offenders who may be released and the amount of monthly fees charged is unknown.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee Alan M. Boxberger
6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} or a Net Fee Decrease {S} Staff Director


Statutes affected:
HB490 Original: 15:4(A)(1), 15:4(G)