SB 229 (2014): relative to the use and disclosure of protected health information.

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SB 229 (2014)

relative to the use and disclosure of protected health information.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health, Education and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 189

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Health, Education and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 13, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2014 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2014. The committee held a work session on April 8, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on April 10, 2014 and April 15, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 16, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on April 22, 2014 and April 23, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1528h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-1528h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On May 7, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 15, 2014 the Senate adopted “Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #1528h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2014, making it Chapter 189 of the session laws. It took effect on September 9, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2014, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103
  • April 3, 2014, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 8, 2014, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 8, 2014, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 10, 2014, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 207
  • April 15, 2014, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 16, 2014, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 22, 2014, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 23, 2014, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 29, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • February 13, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1528h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #1528h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Health, Education and Human Services
  • February 4, 2014: Hearing: 2/4/14, Room 103, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC5
  • February 5, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 2/13/14; SC6
  • February 13, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services
  • April 3, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/3/2014 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • April 8, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2014 12:00 PM LOB 205
  • April 8, 2014: Executive Session: 4/8/14 2:00 PM LOB 205=RECESSED=
  • April 9, 2014: =CANCELLED= Continued Executive Session: 4/17/14 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • April 10, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/10/2014 9:00 AM LOB 207
  • April 15, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/15/2014 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 16, 2014: Rescheduled Continued Executive Session: 4/16/14 1:00 PM LOB 205 =RECESSED=
  • April 22, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/22/2014 10:30 AM LOB 205
  • April 23, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/23/2014 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 29, 2014: Continued Executive Session: 4/29/14 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 1, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1528h (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • May 7, 2014: Amendment #2014-1528h AA VV
  • May 7, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1528h MA VV
  • May 15, 2014: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #1528h, MA, VV
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/14)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 07/11/2014; Chapter 0189; Effective 09/09/2014

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