LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 86TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 13, 2019

TO:	Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:	John McGeady, Assistant Director     Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB4476 by Davis, Yvonne (Relating to civil liability for abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Human Resources Code allow an elderly or disabled person to recover damages and attorney's fees in cases of abuse or exploitation.
 
The bill would take effect September 1, 2019.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council

LBB Staff:

WP, SLE, DA