Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB723 by Patterson (Relating to notice of a modification to the medical certification information on certain death certificates.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to prescribe a manner in which medical certifiers would provide written notification to the next of kin of a modification to the medical certification information on certain death certificates. DSHS indicates it could absorb the costs associated with the bill within current resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.