HB 431 (2011): relative to psychiatric evaluations.

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HB 431 (2011)

relative to psychiatric evaluations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 110

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 24, 2011. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0478h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0478h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 31, 2011, making it Chapter 110 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 24, 2011, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 21, 2011, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 15, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0478h — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 24, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/24/2011 1:00 PM LOB 208 ==Executive Session to Follow==
  • February 28, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0478h for Mar 15 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • February 28, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-0478h
  • March 15, 2011: Amendment #0478h Adopted, VV
  • March 15, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0478h: MA VV
  • March 23, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 21, 2011: Hearing: 4/21/11, Room 100, State House, 1:00 p.m.; SC20
  • April 25, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/4/11; SC22
  • May 4, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 4, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 18, 2011: Enrolled
  • May 18, 2011: Enrolled
  • May 31, 2011: Signed By Governor 05/31/2011; Effective 05/31/2011; Chapter 0110

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