Honorable Myra Crownover, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1462 by West (Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would add a new subchapter to the Health and Safety Code that would authorize the prescription, distribution, possession, and administration of opioid antagonists in certain circumstances. The Department of State Health Services and Health and Human Services Commission indicate costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within current resources. This analysis assumes the bill would not result in a significant increase in individuals seeking an opioid antagonist. This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions for criminal offenses would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
515 Board of Pharmacy, 405 Department of Public Safety, 529 Health and Human Services Commission, 537 State Health Services, Department of