SRC-JEC, MSY C.S.S.B. 1392 78(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterC.S.S.B. 1392
By: Janek
Health & Human Services
4/25/2003
Committee Report (Substituted)


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

C.S.S.B. 1392 sets forth regulations concerning the transfer of a
distressed device. 

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.  Amends Chapter 432, Health and Safety Code, by adding Section
432.0045, as follows: 

Sec. 432.0045.  INAPPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN TRANSFERS.  (a)  Defines
"hospital." 

(b)  Provides that, subject to Subsection (c), this chapter does not apply
to certain transfers of a distressed device. 

(c)  Requires a person, including a hospital, making a transfer under
Subsection (b) to provide an appropriate disclosure regarding the
condition of the distressed device to the recipient of the distressed
device.  Defines "appropriate disclosure." 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.