Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2609 by Guillen (Relating to employment at or by certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Section 250.006(a) of the Health and Safety Code by adding offenses under Sections 36.06 (obstruction or retaliation) and 42.092 (cruelty to nonlivestock animals) of the Penal Code to the list of offenses that precludes employment at a facility if a person has been convicted. In addition, the bill would amend Section 253.001(5) Health and Safety Code by adding, as reportable conduct, solicitation of a gift from a resident or consumer of a facility.
The Act would take effect September 1, 2011.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.