HB 592-FN (2009): relative to “adverse events” in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.

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HB 592-FN (2009)

relative to “adverse events” in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 287

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2009. The committee held work sessions on March 3, 2009 and March 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0687h). The committee's amendment (0687h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1498s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 13, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 13, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 3, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1498s (Rep Rosenwald)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2081) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 29, 2009, making it Chapter 287 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 3, 2009, 2:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 5, 2009, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 104
  • March 9, 2009, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 5, 2009, 8:40 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0687h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1498s} — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1498s (Rep Rosenwald) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 17, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/17/2009 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • March 3, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/3/2009 2:45 PM LOB 205
  • March 5, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/5/2009 3:00 PM LOB 104
  • March 9, 2009: Executive Session: 3/9/2009 1:30 PM LOB 205 (Orig 1:00 PM)
  • March 9, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0687h (NT) for Mar 24 CC (vote 20-0)
  • March 9, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0687h (New Title)
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0687h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0687h (New Title): MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • May 5, 2009: Hearing; May 5, 2009, Room 103, State House, 08:40 a.m.; SC22
  • May 5, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1498s} [05/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Committee Amendment {1498s}, AA, VV
  • May 13, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1498s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 13, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 3, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1498s (Rep Rosenwald): MA VV
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2081 Adopted
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2081 Adopted
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 29, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/29/2009; Effective 01/01/2010; Chapter 0287

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