Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1287 by West (Relating to certain health-related reports, records, and information.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend permit test results to be released to a county or district court for compliance with rules related to the control and treatment of communicable diseases. The bill also would permit a county or district court judge to issue a protective order limiting disclosure of a test result before the information is entered as evidence or released in a court proceeding.
Local Government Impact
The costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill are not anticipated to be significant.