Honorable James B. Frank, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB475 by Hull (Relating to certain policies and procedures for health care specialty consultations in certain child abuse or neglect investigations and assessments.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Department of Family and Protective Service to provide medical records and the information used to resolve the case to the child's parent or legal guardian or, if represented by an attorney, the attorney of the parent or legal guardian. It is assumed that any costs related to technology and policy changes would be insignificant.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.