This Fiscal Note is not an official copy and should not be quoted or cited.
Fiscal Note - SB 0727 - Allows for Release of Confiden. Records to Specific People
L.R. NO. 2909-01
BILL NO. Perfected SB 727
SUBJECT: Department of Mental Health
TYPE: Original
DATE: February 29, 1996
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998
None
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998
None
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998
Local Government $0 $0 $0
FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
Officials of the Department of Mental Health, the Office of Attorney General,
and the Office of State Courts Administrator assume this proposal would not
fiscally impact their agencies.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998
(10 Mo.)
$0 $0 $0
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998
(10 Mo.)
$0 $0 $0
DESCRIPTION
This proposal would require residential facilities and day care programs
licensed by the Department of Mental Health to disclose information and
records, including medications given, dosage of the medication, and the name
of the individual ordering the medication, to specified individuals and
agencies.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other
program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental
space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Department of Mental Health
Office of Attorney General
Office of State Courts Administrator