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:
HB1681 by Ashby (relating to peer assistance programs for employees of local law enforcement agencies.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to authorize local law enforcement agencies to establish Peer Assistance Programs and establish certain aspects of confidentiality and civil immunity related to these programs.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Municipal League, the bill would have no significant fiscal impact to cities.
According to the Texas Association of Counties, the bill would have no significant fiscal impact to counties.