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.