LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 7, 2015 TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1560 by Zaffirini (Relating to chemical dependency treatment facilities.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code relating to consent of chemically dependent persons. The bill would clarify that a person delegated by the treating physician or medical director may give the explanation for consent prior to administration of medication to the patient. DSHS indicates that the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: UP, NB, SS, VJC
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 7, 2015
TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1560 by Zaffirini (Relating to chemical dependency treatment facilities.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB1560 by Zaffirini (Relating to chemical dependency treatment facilities.), As Introduced
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
SB1560 by Zaffirini (Relating to chemical dependency treatment facilities.), As Introduced
SB1560 by Zaffirini (Relating to chemical dependency treatment facilities.), 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 relating to consent of chemically dependent persons. The bill would clarify that a person delegated by the treating physician or medical director may give the explanation for consent prior to administration of medication to the patient. DSHS indicates that the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant 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, NB, SS, VJC
UP, NB, SS, VJC