HB 1611-FN (2008): relative to physical restraints used for involuntary commitments.
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HB 1611-FN (2008)
relative to physical restraints used for involuntary commitments.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Feb.13 CC unanimously, 14–0. On February 13, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on August 19, 2008 and August 26, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 28, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 16 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ruth Bleyler (D - Graf 9)
- Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 22)
- Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5)
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
- Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4)
- Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2008, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- February 5, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- August 19, 2008, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- August 26, 2008, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- October 28, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
Votes
- February 13, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 10:45 AM LOB 205
- February 5, 2008: Executive Session: 2/5/08 10:00 AM LOB 205
- February 5, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Feb.13 CC (vote 14-0)
- February 13, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV by Required Two-Thirds
- April 11, 2008: Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs for Interim Study
- August 19, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 8/19/2008 1:00 PM LOB 205
- August 26, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 8/26/2008 1:00 PM LOB 205
- October 28, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/28/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
- October 28, 2008: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 16-0)