SB 220-FN (2018): relative to the definition of mental illness for purposes of mental health services.

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SB 220-FN (2018)

relative to the definition of mental illness for purposes of mental health services.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 16, 2017 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On January 3, 2018 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 2017, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 16, 2017, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 3, 2018, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 13, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 02/13/2017, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 am
  • March 7, 2017: Hearing: 03/07/2017, Room 101, LOB, 01:00 pm
  • March 16, 2017: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/16/2017
  • March 16, 2017: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 03/16/2017
  • January 3, 2018: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/03/2018
  • January 3, 2018: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/03/2018

Laws It Would Change

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