HB 1138 (2016): relative to access to investigational drugs, biological products, and devices.

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HB 1138 (2016)

relative to access to investigational drugs, biological products, and devices.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 206

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on January 26, 2016 and February 17, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0645h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0645h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1634s). The committee's amendment (1634s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 11, 2016 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1634s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Kotowski. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2016, making it Chapter 206 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB205
  • February 17, 2016, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 19, 2016, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0645h — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1634s — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1634s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 26, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/26/2016 10:00 AM LOB205
  • February 17, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/17/2016 01:15 PM LOB 205
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0645h for 03/09/2016 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Amendment #2016-0645h : AA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0645h: MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 19, 2016: Hearing: 04/19/2016, Room 101, LOB, 01:00 pm
  • May 5, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1634s , 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Committee Amendment 1634s, AA, VV; 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1634s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/05/2016
  • May 11, 2016: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1634s (Rep. Kotowski): MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
  • June 6, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/06/2016; Chapter 206; Eff. 6/6/2016

Related Bills

  • HB 446 (2015): relative to access to investigational drugs, biological products, and devices.

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