SB 177 (2019): relative to the use of physical restraints on persons who are involuntarily committed.

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SB 177 (2019)

relative to the use of physical restraints on persons who are involuntarily committed.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2019-2020
House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Senate committee: Health and Human Services
Subject: Public and Mental Health
Chapter law: 239

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2019. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1172s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1172s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2019 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 April 24, 2019. The committee held a work session on April 25, 2019. The committee met in executive session on May 7, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1656h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1656h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 13, 2019 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sherman. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 12, 2019, making it Chapter 239 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2020.

Hearings and Sessions

March 5, 2019, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
April 24, 2019, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
April 25, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 104
May 7, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

March 27, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1172s — voice vote, passed
May 23, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1656h — voice vote, passed
June 13, 2019, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Health and Human Services
March 5, 2019: Hearing: 03/05/2019, Room 101, LOB, 01:30 pm
March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
March 27, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1172s , 03/27/2019; Vote 5-0; CC
March 27, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-1172s , AA, VV; 03/27/2019
March 27, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1172s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/27/2019
April 24, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/24/2019 02:00 pm LOB 205
April 25, 2019: Division I Subcommittee Work Session: 04/25/2019 10:00 am LOB 104
May 7, 2019: Executive Session: 05/07/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1656h for 05/23/2019 (Vote 21-0; CC)
May 23, 2019: Amendment #2019-1656h : AA VV 05/23/2019
May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1656h: MA VV 05/23/2019
June 13, 2019: Sen. Sherman Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/13/2019
June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
July 12, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 07/12/2019; Chapter 239; Effective 01/01/2020

Laws It Would Change

RSA 135-C:29