Honorable Poncho Nevárez, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB616 by Neave (relating to reimbursement for a certain portion of a forensic medical examination of a sexual assault survivor and for the evidence collection kit required for the examination.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure, Health and Safety Code and the Government Code relating to compensation for a portion of a forensic medical examination of a sexual assault survivor and for the evidence collection kit required for the examination.
Based on information provided by the Department of Public Safety and the Office of the Attorney General, this analysis assumes duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Association of Counties, no fiscal implication to counties is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
302 Office of the Attorney General, 405 Department of Public Safety