Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB962 by Hughes (Relating to restrictions on the use and disclosure of certain genetic material and genetic information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code relating to restrictions on the use and disclosure of certain genetic material and genetic information. The bill would also create a civil penalty and criminal offense relating to the disclosure of genetic material and genetic information.
According to the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of Court Administration, any additional work resulting from the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within current resources.
According to the Comptroller's Office, the fiscal impact of the bill cannot be estimated.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Admin, 302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 537 State Health Services