HB 1210 (2016): relative to prescriptions for controlled drugs by telemedicine and relative to rulemaking authority and enforcement concerning prices for filling certain prescriptions.

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HB 1210 (2016)

relative to prescriptions for controlled drugs by telemedicine and relative to rulemaking authority and enforcement concerning prices for filling certain prescriptions.

  • 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: 221

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it 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 12, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 5, 2016 the Senate adopted “Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2016-1873s , NT, 2/3 Necessary”. A floor amendment (2016-1873s), offered by Sen. Sanborn, 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 1873s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Kotowski. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-2004e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 9, 2016, making it Chapter 221 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2016, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 17, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 12, 2016, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1873s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1873s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 11, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/11/2016 02:15 PM LOB 205
  • February 17, 2016: Executive Session: 02/17/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/09/2016 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 12, 2016: Hearing: 04/12/2016, Room 101, LOB, 02:00 pm
  • May 5, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment #2016-1873s , NT; 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Chair Ruled Non-Germane Amendment, 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2016-1873s , NT, 2/3 Necessary, MA; 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment #2016-1873s , NT, AA, VV; 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1873s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/05/2016
  • May 11, 2016: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1873s (Rep. Kotowski): MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2004e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/19/2016)
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2004e : AA VV 05/19/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
  • June 9, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/09/2016; Chapter 221; I. Sec. 1-4 eff. 8/8/2016 ; II. Rem. eff. 6/9/2016

Laws It Would Change

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