HB 619 (2009): relative to medical records and patient information.

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HB 619 (2009)

relative to medical records and patient information.

  • 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: 213

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 19, 2009. The committee held work sessions on March 3, 2009, March 5, 2009 and March 9, 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 0683h). The committee's amendment (0683h) 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 12, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2070) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 15, 2009, making it Chapter 213 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 3, 2009, 3:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 5, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 207
  • March 9, 2009, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 9, 2009, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 12, 2009, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0683h — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 19, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/19/2009 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 3, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/3/2009 3:30 PM LOB 205
  • March 5, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/5/2009 9:00 AM LOB 207
  • March 9, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/9/2009 12:00 PM LOB 205
  • 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 #0683h for Mar 24 CC (vote 20-0)
  • March 9, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0683h
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0683h Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0683h: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • May 12, 2009: Hearing; May 12, 2009, Room 103 , State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC23
  • May 12, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/27/09]; SC25
  • May 27, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 27, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2070 Adopted
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2070 Adopted
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 15, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/15/2009; Chapter 0213
  • July 16, 2009: I. Section 1-6 Effective as Provided in Section 7
  • July 16, 2009: II. Remainder Effective 07/15/2009

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