SRC-LBB, VRA S.B. 330 78(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 330
By: Nelson
Health & Human Services
8/11/2003
Enrolled


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, under the provisions of S.B. 11, 77th Legislature, state law is
more restrictive than federal law regarding the conduct of medical
research in Texas.  S.B. 11 included provisions of the federal Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulation at the
time of its passage.  The Bush Administration altered the HIPAA regulation
on March 27, 2002, and consequently state law became more restrictive than
the federal law.  S.B. 330 repeals two provisions of state law in order to
bring Texas law into concert with federal law. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Repealer:  Sections 181.101 (Compliance With Federal
Regulations) and 181.102 (Information for Research), Health and Safety
Code. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.