HB 388 (2001): clarifying the rights of patients of nursing facilities in the event of a proposed transfer or discharge from the facility.

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HB 388 (2001)

clarifying the rights of patients of nursing facilities in the event of a proposed transfer or discharge from the facility.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 111

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2001. 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 8, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1371). On May 31, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 7, 2001 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2001, making it Chapter 111 of the session laws. It took effect on August 25, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2001, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • April 17, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • May 31, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA; HJ18, p243
  • January 31, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/30/2001
  • February 13, 2001: Hearing Feb 13 11:15 RM205,LOB
  • February 15, 2001: ==CANCELLED== Subcom Work Session Feb 15 after session RM205,LOB
  • February 21, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 8 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • February 21, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0194}; HC21, p341-342
  • March 8, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ23, p368-369 + 391
  • March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • April 17, 2001: Hearing; April 17, 2001, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC16
  • May 30, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1371}, [05/31/01]; SC27, Pg.7-8
  • May 31, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1371}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 7, 2001: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Batula MA VV; HJ54, p1612
  • June 12, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 13, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1760
  • June 26, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 6/26/2001 Eff: 8/25/2001 Chap: 0111

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