Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1741 by Naishtat (Relating to requiring child safety alarms in certain vehicles used by child-care facilities to transport children.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 42 of the Human Resources Code, related to requiring child safety alarms in certain vehicles used by child-care facilities to transport children. The provisions of the bill would apply to a vehicle purchased or leased on or after the effective date of the bill. Vehicles purchased or leased by a child care center prior to December 31, 2013 would have until December 31, 2014 to comply with the provisions of the bill. According to analysis provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services, the bill could be implemented within existing resources. The bill would take effect December 31, 2013.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.