BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center                                                                                                     H.B. 1928

79R6944 YDB-F                                                                       By: Moreno, Joe E. et al. (Gallegos)

Intergovernmental Relations

5/19/2005

Engrossed

AUTHOR'S/SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

Currently, Chapter 607, Government Code, sets out benefits and treatment for public safety employees who are exposed to contagious diseases in the line of duty.  Section 607.001 defines "public safety employees" in a way that does not include detention officers or county jailers, though these employees have day-to-day contact with people in custody who may have contagious diseases.

H.B. 1928 adds detention officers and county jailers to the definition of public safety employee.

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 Section 607.001, Government Code, to redefine "public safety employee."

SECTION 2.  Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3.  Effective date: September 1, 2005.