HB 1278 (2020): relative to the use of psychotropic medications for children in foster care.

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HB 1278 (2020)

relative to the use of psychotropic medications for children in foster care.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 23, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2020, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 3, 2020, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • September 23, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Children and Family Law

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 3, 2020: Public Hearing: 03/03/2020 11:15 am LOB 206
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 03:00 pm LOB 206
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/11/2020 (Vote 19-0; RC)
  • March 11, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/23/2020 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using this link: : https://www.zoom.us/j/99116539335 - Executive Session to Follow
  • October 20, 2020: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 15-0)

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