HB 460 (1995): establishing a procedure to be used in the absence of a living will if the wishes of the terminally ill or permanently unconscious patient were known to other persons.

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HB 460 (1995)

establishing a procedure to be used in the absence of a living will if the wishes of the terminally ill or permanently unconscious patient were known to other persons.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–3, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 1995 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Hill (Graf 1)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 1995, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ11,P156
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • February 16, 1995: HEARING FEB16 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 8, 1995: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR15 (VOTE 12-3;CC)
  • March 15, 1995: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ39,P1105

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1381 (1992): establishing a procedure to be used in the absence of a living will if the wishes of the terminally ill or permanently unconscious patient were known to other persons.

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