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Amend the proposed floor substitute Floor Amendment No. 1 (84R32314) to HB 3994 as follows:
(1) In the recital to SECTION 11 of the proposed substitute (page 15, line 9), between "Sections" and "33.012", insert "33.0105,".
(2) In SECTION 11 of the proposed substitute, immediately before proposed Section 33.012, Family Code (page 15, between lines 9 and 10), insert the following:
Sec. 33.0105. DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; CIVIL PENALTY. (a) A person who intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with gross negligence discloses information that is confidential under this chapter is liable to this state for a civil penalty of not less than $2,500 or more than $10,000.
(b) A civil penalty may not be assessed against:
(1) a minor on whom an abortion is performed or attempted; or
(2) a person who in good faith discloses confidential information to a law enforcement agency or the Department of Family and Protective Services because of suspected physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of the minor.
(c) The attorney general or the appropriate district or county attorney, in the name of the state, may bring an action under this section in a district court of a county in which any part of the violation occurs.
(d) A penalty collected under this section by the attorney general shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund. A penalty collected under this section by a district or county attorney shall be deposited to the credit of the general fund of the county in which the suit was heard.