HB 1277 (2006): providing limited immunity to mental health care providers caring for voluntarily admitted patients.
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HB 1277 (2006)
providing limited immunity to mental health care providers caring for voluntarily admitted patients.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2006. The committee held work sessions on February 9, 2006 and February 14, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Bernard Buzzell (D - Coos 4) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, RM208/LOB
- February 9, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM208/LOB
- February 14, 2006, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, (Noon) RM208/LOB
Votes
- February 22, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Judiciary
- January 24, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 24 10:00 RM208/LOB
- February 9, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 9 9:00 RM208/LOB
- February 14, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 14 12:00(Noon) RM208/LOB
- February 16, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL for Feb 22 (vote 20-0; CC)
- February 22, 2006: ITL, MA, VV by nec. 2/3