HB 1159 (2014): providing immunity from criminal prosecution for seeking medical assistance with an emergency drug or alcohol overdose event.

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HB 1159 (2014)

providing immunity from criminal prosecution for seeking medical assistance with an emergency drug or alcohol overdose event.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 13, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 1, 2014 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2014, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 18, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 22, 2014, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 13, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2014, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 30, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/30/2014 2:30 PM LOB 208
  • February 18, 2014: Executive Session: 2/18/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 25, 2014: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 13-6; RC)
  • February 25, 2014: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 13, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 22, 2014: Hearing: 4/22/14, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC15
  • April 23, 2014: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 5/1/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC16
  • May 1, 2014: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 118 (2014): providing immunity from criminal prosecution for seeking medical assistance with an emergency drug or alcohol overdose event.

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