BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	S.B. 644
89R913 RDS-D	By: Johnson
	Administration
	4/2/2025
	As Filed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

As proposed, S.B. 644 amends current law relating to designating the second Saturday in October as Hospice and Palliative Care Day.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Subchapter C, Chapter 662, Government Code, by adding Section 662.0815, as follows:

Sec. 662.0815.� HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE DAY. (a) Provides that the second Saturday in October is Hospice and Palliative Care Day to bring awareness to the role of hospice and palliative care in optimizing the quality of life for seriously ill patients and their families.

(b) Authorizes Hospice and Palliative Care Day to be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies and activities.

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2025.