HB 1659-FN (2020): relative to patient directed care and patient's rights with regard to end-of-life decisions.

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HB 1659-FN (2020)

relative to patient directed care and patient's rights with regard to end-of-life decisions.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 11–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 131–154, on a motion by Rep. Baldasaro. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 1, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 10 to 8.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2020, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, Reps Hall
  • March 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • September 1, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Judiciary

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Lay on Table — yeas 131, nays 154, failed
  • March 12, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 12, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/12/2020 01:00 pm Reps Hall
  • March 4, 2020: Executive Session: 03/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 208
  • March 5, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/11/2020 (Vote 11-8; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Lay on Table (Rep. Baldasaro): MF DV 131-154 03/12/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/12/2020
  • September 1, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/01/2020 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using this link: : https://www.zoom.us/j/94261411599 - Executive Session to Follow
  • September 10, 2020: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 10-8)

Related Bills

  • HB 513-FN (2011): relative to end of life aid in dying for certain persons suffering from a terminal disease.
  • HB 304 (2010): relative to death with dignity for certain persons suffering from a terminal condition.
  • HB 1325-FN (2014): relative to death with dignity for certain persons suffering from a terminal condition.

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