SB 138-FN (2009): relative to insurance coverage for telemedicine services.

SB 138-FN (2009)

relative to insurance coverage for telemedicine services.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2009-2010
• House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
• Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
• Subject: Insurance
• Chapter law: 259

The Story

It was introduced on February 4, 2009 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 11, 2009 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Cilley. On March 18, 2009 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sgambati. The committee's amendment (0666s) was adopted on a roll call 17–5 on March 18, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2009 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 Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2009. The committee held work sessions on April 28, 2009 and May 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on May 7, 2009 and May 21, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 21, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on May 26, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 26, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1770h). The committee's amendment (1770h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 10, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment {1770h}” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 2009, making it Chapter 259 of the session laws.

Sponsors

• Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5)
• Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
• Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 9)
• Rep. Liz Merry (D - Belk 2)
• Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4)
• Rep. Alida Millham (R - Belk 5)
• Rep. Peter Batula (R - Hills 19)

Hearings and Sessions

• March 3, 2009, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
• April 16, 2009, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
• April 28, 2009, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
• May 5, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
• May 5, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
• May 7, 2009, 10:25 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
• May 21, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
• May 21, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
• May 26, 2009, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
• May 26, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

• March 11, 2009, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
• March 18, 2009, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
• March 18, 2009, Senate: Committee Amendment (0666s) — yeas 17, nays 5, passed
• March 18, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0666s} — voice vote, passed
• June 3, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1770h — voice vote, passed
• June 10, 2009, Senate: Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment {1770h} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

From the General Court

• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 11
• SC 14
• HC 41