Corretions Impact Statement s11

CORRECTIONS IMPACT STATEMENT

SESSION: 13RS BILL #: SBHB 374 IntroducedGAHCSHFAHCASCSSFASCA 1234567891011121314151617181920 BR #: 1555 DOC ID#: BR155500.100 - 1555 - 2822

BILL SPONSOR(S): Rep.Sen. Coursey AMENDMENT SPONSOR(S): Rep.Sen.

SUBJECT: AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION: Amend KRS 525.135 to make torture of a dog or cat a Class D felony in all instances.

This bill amendment committee substitute is expected to:

Have the following Corrections impact Have no Corrections impact

Creates new crime(s) Repeals existing crime(s)

Increases penalty for existing crime(s) Decreases penalty for existing crime(s)

Increases incarceration Decreases incarceration

Reduces inmate/offender services Increases inmate/offender services

Increases staff time or positions Reduces staff time or positions

Changes elements of offense for existing crime(s)

Otherwise impacts incarceration (Explain)

STATE IMPACT: Class A, B & C felonies are based on an average daily prison rate of $60.14. Most Class D felons are housed in one of 79 full service jails for up to five years. Certain Class C felons may be housed in full service jails for up to ten years if there are no available prison beds. The Department of Corrections’ cost to incarcerate a felony inmate in a jail is $34.79 per day, not including substance abuse treatment. Projections are based on the daily rate x 365 x number of years.

Projected Impact: NONE MINIMAL MODERATE SIGNIFICANT

Potential Cost: Potential Savings:Potential Impact:Creates no new felonies. Section 1 Increases the penalty of torture of a dog or cat is from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony for the first offense. While the number of possible new Class D felons is unknown, any new felony offense will have a fiscal impact on the department and will place lifelong restrictions on a first-time offender due to having a felony conviction.

A Class D Felony sentence is 1 to 5 years.A Class C Felony sentence is 5 to 10 years.A Class B Felony sentence is 10 to 20 yearsA Class A Felony sentence is 20 years or more. 10 Class D Felons cost $127,000 to $637,000.10 Class C Felons cost $1.1M to $2.2M.10 Class B Felons cost $2.2M to $4.4M.10 Class A Felons cost a minimum of $4.4M.

1 Class D Felon costs Ky. $12,700 to $63,700.1 Class C Felon costs Ky. $110,000 to $220,000.1 Class B Felon costs Ky. $220,000 to $440,000.1 Class A Felon costs Ky. a minimum of $440,000. 100 Class D Felons cost $1.3M to $6.4M.100 Class C Felons cost $11M to $22M.100 Class B Felons cost $22M to $44M.100 Class A Felons cost a minimum of $44M.

LOCAL IMPACT:

Potential Cost: Potential Savings: This bill creates no new misdemeanor offenses.Potential Impact:

The following offices contributed to this Corrections Impact Statement:

Dept. of Corrections Dept. of Kentucky State Police Other

Administrative Office of the Courts Parole Board

NOTE: Consideration should be given to the cumulative impact of all bills that increase the felon population or that impose new obligations on state or local governments.

APPROVED BY: ______

Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Corrections Date