SB 314 (2004): relative to access to medical records.

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SB 314 (2004)

relative to access to medical records.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Commerce
Senate committee: Insurance
Subject: Public and Mental Health
Chapter law: 144

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on January 22, 2004 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2004. The committee held work sessions on April 13, 2004 and April 20, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 29, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Flanders. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 2004, making it Chapter 144 of the session laws. It took effect on July 23, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 13, 2004, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
March 30, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
April 13, 2004, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep D Flanders>
April 20, 2004, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

Votes

January 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 6, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Insurance
January 13, 2004: Hearing; January 13, 2004, Room 101, LOB, 8:50 a.m.; SC2
January 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/22/04]; SC3
January 22, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
January 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
January 22, 2004: Introduced and ref to Commerce
March 30, 2004: Hearing Mar 30 1:15 RM302,LOB
March 31, 2004: (Subcom: Reps D Flanders, Quandt & DeStefano)
April 13, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 13 11:00 RM302,LOB <Rep D Flanders>
April 20, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 20 12:30 RM302,LOB
April 20, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 14-0;CC)
April 20, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1167}
April 29, 2004: Passed with Am
May 6, 2004: Sen. Flanders Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
May 6, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
May 13, 2004: Enrolled
May 24, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/24/04 Eff. 07/23/04; Chapter 0144

Laws It Would Change

RSA 332-I:1