Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB192 by Nelson (Relating to patient advocacy activities by nurses and certain other persons; providing an administrative penalty.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to patient advocacy activites by nurses and certain other persons; providing an administrative penalty. Based on the analysis of the Texas Board of Nursing, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.