LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 2, 2009 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB32 by Zaffirini (Relating to the detention and transportation of a person with a mental illness.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would specify conditions for detaining in a jail or other nonmedical facility a person suspected of having a mental illness that is apprehended by a peace officer without a warrant, apprehended and detained under order, or detained in protective custody. The bill would allow detention in a jail or nonmedical facility if a medical facility or other suitable facility is not available or accessible. Local Government Impact Developing suitable short-term detention alternatives could result in costs to local mental health authorities or the reallocation of resources from current services. Transporting individuals for mental health purposes could result in savings to sheriffs departments due to reduced jail time and fewer doses of psychotropic drugs. However, arranging a bed in a proper and accessible facility could have a negative financial effect on the local mental health and mental retardation authority, which is difficult to quantify. Other factors are associated with developing an accurate fiscal impact, including the number of transports each year; availability of beds in nearby state facilities; transportation costs if a local bed is not available; overtime, meals and lodging costs during transport; and overtime for officers taking over the duties of the personnel involved in transport. Source Agencies:537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: JOB, CL, JF, TP, LR
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 2, 2009
TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB32 by Zaffirini (Relating to the detention and transportation of a person with a mental illness.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB32 by Zaffirini (Relating to the detention and transportation of a person with a mental illness.), As Introduced
Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB32 by Zaffirini (Relating to the detention and transportation of a person with a mental illness.), As Introduced
SB32 by Zaffirini (Relating to the detention and transportation of a person with a mental illness.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would specify conditions for detaining in a jail or other nonmedical facility a person suspected of having a mental illness that is apprehended by a peace officer without a warrant, apprehended and detained under order, or detained in protective custody. The bill would allow detention in a jail or nonmedical facility if a medical facility or other suitable facility is not available or accessible.
The bill would specify conditions for detaining in a jail or other nonmedical facility a person suspected of having a mental illness that is apprehended by a peace officer without a warrant, apprehended and detained under order, or detained in protective custody. The bill would allow detention in a jail or nonmedical facility if a medical facility or other suitable facility is not available or accessible.
Local Government Impact
Developing suitable short-term detention alternatives could result in costs to local mental health authorities or the reallocation of resources from current services. Transporting individuals for mental health purposes could result in savings to sheriffs departments due to reduced jail time and fewer doses of psychotropic drugs. However, arranging a bed in a proper and accessible facility could have a negative financial effect on the local mental health and mental retardation authority, which is difficult to quantify. Other factors are associated with developing an accurate fiscal impact, including the number of transports each year; availability of beds in nearby state facilities; transportation costs if a local bed is not available; overtime, meals and lodging costs during transport; and overtime for officers taking over the duties of the personnel involved in transport.
Developing suitable short-term detention alternatives could result in costs to local mental health authorities or the reallocation of resources from current services. Transporting individuals for mental health purposes could result in savings to sheriffs departments due to reduced jail time and fewer doses of psychotropic drugs. However, arranging a bed in a proper and accessible facility could have a negative financial effect on the local mental health and mental retardation authority, which is difficult to quantify. Other factors are associated with developing an accurate fiscal impact, including the number of transports each year; availability of beds in nearby state facilities; transportation costs if a local bed is not available; overtime, meals and lodging costs during transport; and overtime for officers taking over the duties of the personnel involved in transport.
Source Agencies: 537 State Health Services, Department of
537 State Health Services, Department of
LBB Staff: JOB, CL, JF, TP, LR
JOB, CL, JF, TP, LR