Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB118 by McClendon (Relating to requiring the provision of notice by certain hospitals regarding patients' medical records.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill amends Section 241.103 of the Health and Safety Code to require a hospital to provide written notice to a patient or a patient’s legally authorized representative, as defined in Section 241.151, that the hospital may dispose of medical records relating to the patient within the periods specified in Section 241.103. In an emergency treatment situation, the notice must be provided as soon as reasonably practicable. It is assumed any costs associated with this provision could be absorbed within existing agency resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.