HB 1438 (2010): relative to a patient's right to know regarding charges for health care.

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HB 1438 (2010)

relative to a patient's right to know regarding charges for health care.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On February 17, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 9, 2010, 1:45 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • February 17, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 4, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/4/2010 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • February 9, 2010: Executive Session: 2/9/2010 1:45 PM LOB 205
  • February 10, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 17 CC (vote 17-0)
  • February 17, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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