SB 134 (2005): relative to medical decision making for those adults without capacity to make health care decisions for themselves and establishing procedures for Do Not Resuscitate Orders.

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SB 134 (2005)

relative to medical decision making for those adults without capacity to make health care decisions for themselves and establishing procedures for Do Not Resuscitate Orders.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0970). On April 7, 2005 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. The bill died on the table when the session ended on January 4, 2006, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 22, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 7, 2005, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 22, 2005: Hearing; March 22, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:45 p.m
  • March 22, 2005: Hearing; March 22, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC11
  • March 31, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0970},(New Title) [04/07/05]; SC14, Pg.5-19
  • April 7, 2005: Committee Amendment{0970},(New Title) [Not Voted On]
  • April 7, 2005: Sen. Clegg Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • January 4, 2006: Died On The Table

Laws It Would Change

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