Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee On Public Health
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB740 by Crownover (Relating to newborn screening for congenital heart defects.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code as it relates to newborn screening of congenital heart defects. Under the provisions of the bill, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) would be required to perform newborn screenings for disorders listed as core or secondary conditions to the extent that funding is available. It is assumed that the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.