LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 6, 2011

TO:
Honorable Chris Harris, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
 
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB2488 by Scott (Relating to access to a child's medical records by the child's attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or amicus attorney.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Family Code relating to a child’s attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or amicus attorney having access to the child’s medical records without requiring a further order or release with certain exceptions in accordance with applicable federal regulations. To the extent the bill would amend court procedures, no significant impact on judicial workloads or fiscal implication to the state is anticipated. The bill would take immediate effect if the bill receives two-thirds the vote of all members in both houses.  Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2011.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
LBB Staff:
JOB, TB, JT