LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session March 5, 2001 TO: Honorable Fred M. Bosse, Chair, House Committee on Civil Practices FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2011 by Hupp (Relating to civil liability for causing injury to a pregnant woman.), As Introduced ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** The bill would impose civil liability on a person for damages if as a result of the person's wrongful act or negligent act or omission, another person who is a pregnant woman suffers bodily injury that results in a miscarriage or stillbirth. The bill would allow the mother or father to bring suit. The bill would take effect September 1, 2001. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, TB