Honorable Sid Miller, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2446 by Allen (Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications in certain circumstances.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill amends the Occupations Code relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications in certain circumstances. Based on the analysis of the Texas Medical Board, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.