SB 61 (2017): relative to medical records of a deceased spouse or next of kin.

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SB 61 (2017)

relative to medical records of a deceased spouse or next of kin.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 108

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0792s). The committee's amendment (2017-0792s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2017. The committee met in executive session on April 4, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1293h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-1293h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 2017 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2017, making it Chapter 108 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2017, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • March 28, 2017, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 4, 2017, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • March 16, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0792s — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1293h — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2017, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 24, 2017: Hearing: 01/24/2017, Room 101, LOB, 01:40 pm
  • March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 16, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0792s , 03/16/2017
  • March 16, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-0792s , AA, VV; 03/16/2017
  • March 16, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0792s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/16/2017
  • March 28, 2017: Public Hearing: 03/28/2017 10:30 AM LOB 205
  • April 4, 2017: Executive Session: 04/04/2017 09:30 AM LOB 205
  • April 20, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1293h for 04/20/2017 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • April 20, 2017: Amendment #2017-1293h : AA VV 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1293h: MA VV 04/20/2017
  • May 11, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/11/2017
  • May 18, 2017: Enrolled 05/18/2017
  • May 18, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 05/18/2017)
  • June 8, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 06/08/2017; Chapter 0108; Effective 01/01/2018

Laws It Would Change

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