BILL ANALYSIS

H.B. 208

By: Springer

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

Interested parties note the need to foster greater awareness of issues relating to post-mastectomy breast reconstruction in women. H.B. 208 seeks to address this issue by providing for the designation of a Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly create a criminal offense, increase the punishment for an existing criminal offense or category of offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution.

ANALYSIS

H.B. 208 amends the Government Code to designate October 19 as Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day to promote education, awareness, and access for women considering
post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. The bill requires Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day to be regularly observed by appropriate programs and activities.

EFFECTIVE DATE

On passage, or, if the bill does not receive the necessary vote, September 1, 2017.