SB 256 (2014): requiring health care facilities to implement a process to inform patients about palliative care options.
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SB 256 (2014)
requiring health care facilities to implement a process to inform patients about palliative care options.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2013-2014
- Senate committee: Health, Education and Human Services
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
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 January 14, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On January 30, 2014 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Suzanne Smith (D - Graf 8)
- Rep. Frank Kotowski (R - Merr 24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2014, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103
Votes
- January 30, 2014, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Health, Education and Human Services
- January 14, 2014: Hearing: 1/14/2014, Room 103, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC2
- January 22, 2014: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 1/30/14; SC4
- January 30, 2014: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV