HB 554 (2012): relative to mental health records.

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HB 554 (2012)

relative to mental health records.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 9, 2011, October 6, 2011 and October 20, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 20, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 4 by a vote of 15–2. On January 5, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 25, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 11 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2011, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 9, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • June 9, 2011, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • October 6, 2011, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • October 20, 2011, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • October 20, 2011, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • October 25, 2012, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • January 5, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 3, 2011: Public Hearing: 3/3/2011 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 9, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • June 9, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/9/2011 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • October 6, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/6/2011 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • October 12, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/12/2011 LOB 205 1:00 PM or Immediately Following House Session
  • October 20, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/20/2011 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • October 20, 2011: Executive Session: 10/20/2011 2:00 PM LOB 205
  • October 27, 2011: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 4 (Vote 15-2; RC)
  • January 5, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 7, 2012: Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs for Interim Study
  • October 25, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/25/2012 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • October 25, 2012: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 11-0)

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