Bill

HB 981

86(R) - 2019
House Criminal Jurisprudence
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Tan Parker

Bill Caption

Relating to the offense of money laundering.

Bill Analysis

HB 981 would add digital currency to the definition of "funds" that are covered under the offense of money laundering. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill is likely sound public policy to keep the Penal Code up to date with modern technology as it relates to money laundering, however this bill does not appear to have an impact on our liberty principles and we remain neutral.