HB 442 (1997): requiring insurers to cover certain costs associated with reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy.

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HB 442 (1997)

requiring insurers to cover certain costs associated with reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1997-1998
House committee: Commerce
Senate committee: Insurance
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 311

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1997. The committee held work sessions on March 4, 1997 and March 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 1997. The committee voted 6–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 22, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 1997, making it Chapter 311 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.

Hearings and Sessions

February 11, 1997, 1:15 PM: hearing, RM302,LOB :COMMERCE
March 4, 1997, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
March 6, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
May 7, 1997, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB

Votes

May 22, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 28, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ17,P255
February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
February 11, 1997: HEARING FEB11 1:15 RM302,LOB :COMMERCE
March 4, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR04 09:45 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
March 6, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR06 09:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
March 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
March 6, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0628>; HC32,P693
March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ38,P1005 + 38A,P1109
March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ8,P154
May 7, 1997: HEARING MAY07 09:00 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
May 19, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY20 (VOTE 6-2)
May 19, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1258>; SC39,P8
May 22, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ20,P397-398 + 409
May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP HUNT MA VV; HJ70,P2006
June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P592
June 20, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/20/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0311

Laws It Would Change

RSA 417-D