HB 1649-FN (2010): relative to health information and patient rights.

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HB 1649-FN (2010)

relative to health information and patient rights.

  • 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: 64

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 9, 2010. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0693h). The committee's amendment (0693h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 31, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (1227) was adopted on April 14, 2010. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 21, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1227) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 18, 2010, making it Chapter 64 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2010, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 12, 2010, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 23, 2010, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0693h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • March 31, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 9, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/9/2010 10:45 AM LOB 205
  • February 12, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2010 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 16, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0693h (NT) for Mar 3 CC (Vote 15-0)
  • February 16, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0693h (New Title)
  • March 3, 2010: Amendment #0693h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0693h (New Title): MA VV
  • March 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 23, 2010: Hearing: March 23, 2010, Room 103, State House, 9:00 a.m.; SC12
  • March 23, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 3/31/10; SC13
  • March 31, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 31, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 14, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1227 Adopted
  • April 16, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1227 Adopted
  • April 21, 2010: Enrolled
  • April 21, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 18, 2010: Signed by the Governor 05/18/2010; Effective 01/01/2011; Chapter 0064

Laws It Would Change

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