HB 1666-FN (2020): relative to investigations of sudden undetermined infant deaths (SUID) by the office of the chief medical examiner.

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HB 1666-FN (2020)

relative to investigations of sudden undetermined infant deaths (SUID) by the office of the chief medical examiner.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0656h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 11–9, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a division vote 204–94. The committee held a work session on September 3, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 3.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2020, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 202
  • March 3, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • September 3, 2020, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — yeas 204, nays 94, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 5, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/05/2020 01:00 pm LOB 202
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 10:00 am LOB 205
  • March 4, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0656h
  • March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/11/2020 (Vote 11-9; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA DV 204-94 03/12/2020
  • September 3, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/03/2020 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using this link: https://www.zoom.us/j/93480617681 - Executive Session to Follow
  • October 6, 2020: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 15-3)

Laws It Would Change

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