Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1953 by Howard (Relating to liability for the donation and distribution of feminine hygiene products.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to provide that a person, including a manufacturer or distributor, is not civilly or criminally liable for the nature, age, packaging, or condition of feminine hygiene products the person donates in good faith to a nonprofit organization for distribution if the donated products meet all quality and labeling standards imposed by law at the time the product is donated, even if the product is not readily marketable. The bill would provide similar protection from civil or criminal liability to nonprofit organizations that receive and distribute donated feminine hygiene products. The bill would also provide exceptions to these protections.
Based on information provided by the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated as a result from implementing the provisions of the bill.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.