HB 406 (2001): prohibiting electro-convulsive therapy on children under 16 years of age.

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HB 406 (2001)

prohibiting electro-convulsive therapy on children under 16 years of age.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

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 20, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–1. On March 8, 2001 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB

Votes

  • March 8, 2001, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA; HJ18, p244
  • January 30, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/30/2001
  • February 20, 2001: Hearing Feb 20 1:00 RM205,LOB
  • February 21, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Mar 8 (vote 14-1;Reg)
  • March 8, 2001: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ23, p381

Laws It Would Change

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