SB 323 (2016): relative to the use of force by employees of hospitals or other health care facilities.

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SB 323 (2016)

relative to the use of force by employees of hospitals or other health care facilities.

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: 118

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0865s). The committee's amendment (0865s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 10, 2016 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 12, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 20, 2016 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee, whose chair waived the referral under House Rule 46(f). The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 2016, making it Chapter 118 of the session laws. It took effect on July 19, 2016.

Hearings and Sessions

January 26, 2016, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
March 22, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
April 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

March 10, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0865s, NT — voice vote, passed
April 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Health and Human Services
January 26, 2016: Hearing: 01/26/2016, Room 101, LOB, 01:40 pm; SC3
March 10, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0865s , NT, 03/10/2016; SC9
March 10, 2016: Committee Amendment 0865s, NT, AA, VV; 03/10/2016
March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0865s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/10/2016
March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
March 22, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/22/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205
April 12, 2016: Executive Session: 04/12/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205
April 20, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2016 (Vote 16-0; CC)
April 20, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2016
April 20, 2016: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 04/20/2016
April 20, 2016: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 46(f) 04/20/2016
May 5, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/05/2016)
May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
May 20, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/20/2016; Chapter 0118; Effective 07/19/2016

Laws It Would Change

RSA 627:6