SB 504 (2020): establishing a committee to study the effectiveness of outdoor therapy, art therapy, and music therapy as alternative covered treatments for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse disorders.

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SB 504 (2020)

establishing a committee to study the effectiveness of outdoor therapy, art therapy, and music therapy as alternative covered treatments for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse disorders.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2020. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 20, 2020 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2020, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 13, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 23, 2020: Hearing: 01/23/2020, Room 101, LOB, 02:15 pm
  • February 13, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/13/2020; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 13, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/13/2020
  • February 20, 2020: Introduced 02/20/2020 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • June 30, 2020: Vacated and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

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