Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB772 by Howard (Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code as it relates to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry. Under the provisions of the bill, the immunization registry would change from an opt-in registry, meaning a person's immunization information is not retained in the process unless the person or their legally authorized representative consents, to an opt-out registry, meaning that the information would be retained in the registry until there is a request for removal. The bill includes certain exceptions to the opt-out policy. DSHS indicates 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.
Source Agencies:
537 State Health Services, Department of, 701 Central Education Agency