Bill: HB 284, 85(R) - 2017

Committee

House Public Health

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Health & Human Services

Vote Recommendation

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

Author(s)

Drew Springer

Sponsor(s)

Dawn Buckingham

Bill Caption

Relating to authorization for certain health care facilities to secure residents with wheelchair self-release seat belts.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

This bill would allow health care facilities to use self-release seat belts with an authorization by the resident or the resident's guardian. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill gets rid of a regulation and allows individuals to have more control over their lives, which is in keeping individual liberty, therefore, we support this bill. 

Source URL (retrieved on 04/23/2024 10:04 PM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/85r/hb284?print_view=true