Honorable Oscar Longoria, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2545 by Capriglione (Relating to the use of an individual's genetic data by certain genetic testing companies for commercial purposes; authorizing a civil penalty.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Business & Commerce Code to limit the use of an individual's genetic data by certain genetic testing companies and authorizes the OAG or district attorneys to sue to recover a civil penalty for violations of the chapter.
According to the Office of Court Administration and Office of the Attorney General, any additional work resulting from the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within current resources.
According to the Comptroller's Office, the revenue implications of the bill cannot be determined.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts