Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2809 by Rose (Relating to required reporting by the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who attempt suicide.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would add the number of children who attempted suicide while in managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services to the yearly report. The bill would also add suicide attempt as a significant change in medical condition.
It is assumed that any costs to the Department of Family and Protective Services could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.