Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3379 by Leman (Relating to the duty to report child abuse and neglect.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code to change the burden for reporting child abuse and neglect to having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been adversely affected by abuse or neglect.
According to the Office of Court Administration (OCA), no significant impact to the state court system is anticipated.
The Department of Family and Protective Services anticipates no fiscal impact to the department.
This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions for criminal offenses would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Association of Counties, no significant fiscal impact to counties is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Admin, 530 Family & Protective Services