SB 433 (2008): relative to confidential communications between a physician and a patient.

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SB 433 (2008)

relative to confidential communications between a physician and a patient.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 353

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1065) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1391h). The committee's amendment (1391h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 30, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 30, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Foster. A committee of conference met on May 23, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 353 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2008, 2:20 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • April 3, 2008, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 15, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 23, 2008, 2:30 PM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1065} — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1391h — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Nonconcur with House Am{1391}; Requests C of C, Adopted — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 4, 2008: Hearing; March 4, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:20 p.m.; SC7
  • March 18, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1065} [03/20/08]; SC11C, Pg.11-12
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{1065}, AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1065}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 3, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/3/2008 10:15 AM LOB 204
  • April 15, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/15/2008 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 22, 2008: Executive Session: 4/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 22, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1391h for April 30 CC (vote 16-0)
  • April 22, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1391h
  • April 30, 2008: Amendment #1391h Adopted, VV
  • April 30, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1391h: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Foster Moved Nonconcur with House Am{1391}; Requests C of C, Adopted, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Foster, Reynolds and Clegg
  • May 21, 2008: Rep Graham Moved House Accede to Senate Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Tholl, Stevens, Welch, and W.Knowles
  • May 23, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 23, 2008, Room 100, State House, 2:30 p.m
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report #1969, House Amendment + New Amendment: Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #1969 Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{1969}; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/07/08; Eff. Date 09/05/08, Chapter 0353

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1215 (1996): relative to confidential communications between a patient and a physician or surgeon.

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