HB 1536-FN (2010): relative to administering psychotropic drugs to children in court ordered placements.
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HB 1536-FN (2010)
relative to administering psychotropic drugs to children in court ordered placements.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Children
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 17 CC unanimously, 18–0. On February 17, 2010 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 21, 2010. The committee met in executive session on October 19, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011”, by a vote of 15 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Barbara Richardson (D - Ches 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10)
- Rep. Carolyn Gargasz (R - Hills 5)
- Rep. Julie Brown (R - Straf 1)
- Rep. Susan Ford (D - Graf 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2010, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- February 4, 2010, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- September 21, 2010, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 207
- October 19, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
Votes
- February 17, 2010, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Children and Family Law
- January 26, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/26/2010 1:15 PM LOB 206
- February 4, 2010: Executive Session: 2/4/2010 1:15 PM LOB 206 (Orig 2/2/10)
- February 8, 2010: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 17 CC (Vote 18-0)
- February 17, 2010: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
- March 17, 2010: Referred to Children and Family Law for Interim Study
- September 21, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/21/2010 10:30 AM LOB 207
- October 19, 2010: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/19/2010 10:00 AM LOB 206
- October 19, 2010: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011 (Vote 15-0)