Bill: HB 2848, 85(R) - 2017

Committee

House Human Services

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Health & Human Services

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Cindy Burkett

Sponsor(s)

Charles Perry

Bill Caption

Relating to consultations with contracted physician networks and physician systems during certain investigations of child abuse and neglect. 

Fiscal Notes

From the LBB: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. This Act takes effect only if a specific appropriation for implementation is provided in a general appropriations act of the 85th Legislature. 

Bill Analysis

This bill would create new requirements for physician systems and networks in an agreement to assist in investigations of child abuse and neglect including having the ability to have consultation with physicians who specialize in recognizing various diseases and deficiencies in children. The bill would also require physician systems and networks that assist in investigations to use a peer review system to resolve cases in which physicians disagree about a child's injuries or whether a condition or deficiency is present in a child. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.

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