LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 16, 2017 TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1616 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to allow the disclosure of health information to a mental health professional in addition to, or instead of to, medical professionals or law enforcement, and would clarify that the disclosing party need only have a good faith belief in the probability of imminent danger. The bill would provide immunity from civil liability in this circumstance. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council LBB Staff: UP, KCA, PBO
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 16, 2017
TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1616 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1616 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.), 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
HB1616 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.), As Engrossed
HB1616 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.), As Engrossed
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 to allow the disclosure of health information to a mental health professional in addition to, or instead of to, medical professionals or law enforcement, and would clarify that the disclosing party need only have a good faith belief in the probability of imminent danger. The bill would provide immunity from civil liability in this circumstance. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
LBB Staff: UP, KCA, PBO
UP, KCA, PBO