Honorable Stephanie Klick, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1011 by Turner, John (Relating to expedited death certificates for religious purposes in certain counties.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to require the issuance of expedited death certificates in certain counties if it is both necessary for religious purposes and the decedent's remains will be interred in a foreign country.
Based on information provided by the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of State Health Services, it is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
Dallas County anticipates no significant fiscal impact to the county. No significant fiscal implication to other units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
529 Hlth & Human Svcs Comm, 537 State Health Services