Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB382 by Burton (Relating to donation of unused prescription drugs; authorizing a fee.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would authorize, in certain circumstances, the donation of unused prescription drugs and the dispensing of donated drugs. The bill would require the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to develop a form for donors and recipients participating in the program and establish and maintain an electronic database of participating providers. Additionally, the bill would require the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to adopt rules to implement the program. The bill would repeal existing statutory authority for a prescription drug donation pilot program.
According to DSHS and HHSC, any costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill can be absorbed within existing resources. The pilot program was not established; therefore, its repeal would not have a fiscal impact.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
529 Health and Human Services Commission, 537 State Health Services, Department of