LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 15, 2015 TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB635 by Price (Relating to the disposition of fetal remains.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to require a hospital to release the remains in certain fetal deaths to parents of the unborn child upon request and in a manner that is appropriate under law and the hospital's policy. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, NB, SD, EK LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 15, 2015 TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB635 by Price (Relating to the disposition of fetal remains.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB635 by Price (Relating to the disposition of fetal remains.), As Engrossed Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB635 by Price (Relating to the disposition of fetal remains.), As Engrossed HB635 by Price (Relating to the disposition of fetal remains.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to require a hospital to release the remains in certain fetal deaths to parents of the unborn child upon request and in a manner that is appropriate under law and the hospital's policy. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, NB, SD, EK UP, NB, SD, EK