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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

House Bill 3576

House Author:  Guerra et al.

Effective:  9-1-17

Senate Sponsor:  Schwertner et al.


            House Bill 3576 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize the release of specified medical or epidemiological information relating to a person who has or is suspected of having a present or potential health condition resulting from exposure to a high consequence communicable disease as defined by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), including the Zika virus, to an appropriate federal agency. The bill requires DSHS to investigate the effects of communicable disease and methods of prevention.