Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB635 by Price (Relating to the disposition of fetal remains.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to require a hospital to release the remains in certain fetal deaths to parents of the unborn child upon request and in a manner that is appropriate under law and the hospital's policy.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.