LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 13, 2009

TO:	Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2787 by Coleman (Relating to liability of charitable organizations for certain negligent hiring, supervision, or retention actions.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code removing a limit of liability of a charitable organization established for religious, charitable, educational, or hospital purposes for negligent hiring of employees who commit a sexual offense against a person younger than 18 years old who is receiving benefits or services from the organization.

The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house. If the bill does not receive the votes required to pass, the bill would take effect September 1, 2009.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council

LBB Staff:

JOB, MN, TP