HB 120 (2021): relative to administration of psychotropic medications to children in foster care.

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HB 120 (2021)

relative to administration of psychotropic medications to children in foster care.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 182

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee met in executive session on March 11, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0517h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. It crossed to the Senate on April 1, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee's amendment (2021-0517h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 7, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 7, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1179s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-1179s) was adopted on a roll call 24–0 on April 29, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 29, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On June 10, 2021 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1179h” on a division vote 204–154, on a motion by Rep. Kimberly Rice. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2021-2064e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (2021-2064e) was considered. These correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on August 10, 2021, making it Chapter 182 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2021, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law
  • March 11, 2021, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law
  • April 14, 2021, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0517h — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • June 10, 2021, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1179h — yeas 204, nays 154, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 4, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/04/2021 10:45 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94672611666 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 11, 2021: Executive Session: 03/11/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/91927749754
  • March 15, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0517h (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 7, 2021: Amendment #2021-0517h : AA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0517h: MA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/14/2021, 09:30 am; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • April 29, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1179s , 04/29/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 29, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-1179s , RC 24Y-0N, AA; 04/29/2021
  • April 29, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1179s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/29/2021
  • June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1179h (Rep. Rice): MA DV 204-154 06/10/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2021-2064e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/24/2021)
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • July 15, 2021: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2021-2064e ba: AA VV (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • August 10, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 08/10/2021; Chapter 182; I. Sec. 12 Eff: 01/01/2023 II. Rem. Eff: 01/01/2022

Laws It Would Change

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