LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 4, 2013 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee On Public Health FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB446 by Dukes (Relating to information about fetal alcohol syndrome to be provided to pregnant patients.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code as it relates to information about fetal alcohol syndrome to be provided to pregnant patients. Under the provisions of the bill, health care providers would be required to provide counseling on the risks of drinking alcohol while pregnant, including fetal alcohol syndrome, and provide a pamphlet that includes this information during the patient's first visit with the provider. The bill would require the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to establish guidelines for the provisions of this information and to make available an informational pamphlet. Based on the analysis provided by the DSHS, it is assumed that the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately if a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the Legislature is received, otherwise the bill would take effect on September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: UP, CL, CH, NB
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 4, 2013
TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee On Public Health FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB446 by Dukes (Relating to information about fetal alcohol syndrome to be provided to pregnant patients.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee On Public Health
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB446 by Dukes (Relating to information about fetal alcohol syndrome to be provided to pregnant patients.), As Introduced
Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee On Public Health
Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee On Public Health
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB446 by Dukes (Relating to information about fetal alcohol syndrome to be provided to pregnant patients.), As Introduced
HB446 by Dukes (Relating to information about fetal alcohol syndrome to be provided to pregnant patients.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code as it relates to information about fetal alcohol syndrome to be provided to pregnant patients. Under the provisions of the bill, health care providers would be required to provide counseling on the risks of drinking alcohol while pregnant, including fetal alcohol syndrome, and provide a pamphlet that includes this information during the patient's first visit with the provider. The bill would require the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to establish guidelines for the provisions of this information and to make available an informational pamphlet. Based on the analysis provided by the DSHS, it is assumed that the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately if a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the Legislature is received, otherwise the bill would take effect on September 1, 2013.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code as it relates to information about fetal alcohol syndrome to be provided to pregnant patients. Under the provisions of the bill, health care providers would be required to provide counseling on the risks of drinking alcohol while pregnant, including fetal alcohol syndrome, and provide a pamphlet that includes this information during the patient's first visit with the provider.
The bill would require the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to establish guidelines for the provisions of this information and to make available an informational pamphlet. Based on the analysis provided by the DSHS, it is assumed that the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources.
The bill would take effect immediately if a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the Legislature is received, otherwise the bill would take effect on September 1, 2013.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 537 State Health Services, Department of
537 State Health Services, Department of
LBB Staff: UP, CL, CH, NB
UP, CL, CH, NB