SB 584-FN (2018): prohibiting electroconvulsive therapy on children 16 years of age or under.

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SB 584-FN (2018)

prohibiting electroconvulsive therapy on children 16 years of age or under.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 8, 2018 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2018, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 8, 2018, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 20, 2018: Hearing: 02/20/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 03/08/2018; SC 10A
  • March 8, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 03/08/2018

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