Honorable Richard Peña Raymond, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2711 by Riddle (Relating to transportation of an individual with a mental illness by emergency medical services personnel.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 573 of the Health and Safety Code by clarifying situations in which Emergency Medical Services personnel may transport a person directly to an inpatient mental health facility. The Department of State Health Services indicates the bill could be implementing within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.