HB 208 (2017): establishing a commission to study current mental health procedures for involuntary commitment.

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HB 208 (2017)

establishing a commission to study current mental health procedures for involuntary commitment.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 162

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2017. The committee held a work session on January 31, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 1, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0203h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0203h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1220s). The committee's amendment (2017-1220s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 6, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On April 6, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 1, 2017 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1220s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Kotowski. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2017, making it Chapter 162 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2017, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 31, 2017, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 1, 2017: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 28, 2017, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 16, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0203h — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1220s — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2017, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1220s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 18, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/18/2017 02:15 PM LOB 205
  • January 31, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/31/2017 09:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 1, 2017: Executive Session: 02/01/2017 LOB 205
  • February 15, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0203h for 02/15/2017 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2017: Removed from Consent (Rep. Cushing) 02/15/2017
  • February 16, 2017: Special Order to 2/16/2017 Without Objection
  • February 16, 2017: Amendment #2017-0203h : AA VV 02/16/2017
  • February 16, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0203h: MA VV 02/16/2017
  • February 16, 2017: Introduced 02/16/2017 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 28, 2017: Hearing: 03/28/2017, Room 101, LOB, 01:00 pm
  • April 6, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1220s , 04/06/2017
  • April 6, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-1220s , AA, VV; 04/06/2017
  • April 6, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1220s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/06/2017
  • June 1, 2017: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1220s (Rep. Kotowski): MA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 06/08/2017)
  • June 8, 2017: Enrolled 06/08/2017
  • June 28, 2017: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/28/2017; Chapter 162; Sec. 2 eff 11/01/18 Rem eff 06/28/17

Laws It Would Change

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