SRC-AXB, JWD S.B. 18 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 18
76R1635 DLF-DBy: Zaffirini
Human Services
2/4/1999
As Filed


DIGEST 

Currently, a person who threatens the health and safety of a nursing home
resident is liable for a civil penalty from $1,000 to $20,000.  The
Long-Term Care Legislative Oversight Committee recommends that the attorney
general represent the state in an effort to recover such a penalty.  This
bill authorizes the attorney general to bring an action to recover a civil
penalty in cases regarding nursing home facilities. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 18 authorizes the attorney general to bring an action to
recover a civil penalty from certain nursing homes and related
institutions. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 242.065(a), Health and Safety Code, to authorize
the attorney general to bring an action to recover a civil penalty under
this section, at the request of the Texas Department of Human Services.  

SECTION 2. Emergency clause. 
           Effective date:  upon passage.