HB 220 (2021): relative to medical freedom in immunizations and establishing a committee to examine the policy of medical intervention including immunizations.

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HB 220 (2021)

relative to medical freedom in immunizations and establishing a committee to examine the policy of medical intervention including immunizations.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2021-2022
House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Senate committee: Health and Human Services
Subject: Public and Mental Health
Chapter law: 131

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0575h), 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 (2021-0575h) 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 recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1595s). The committee's amendment (2021-1595s) was adopted on a roll call 14–10 on May 27, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On May 27, 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 2021-1595s” on a roll call 198–162, on a motion by Rep. Mark Pearson. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 23, 2021, making it Chapter 131 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 8, 2021, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
March 2, 2021, 12:30 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
April 14, 2021, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services

Votes

April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0575h — voice vote, passed
April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
May 27, 2021, Senate: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
May 27, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
June 10, 2021, House: Concur — yeas 198, nays 162, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
February 8, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/08/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92769044991 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
March 2, 2021: Executive Session: 03/02/2021 12:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following links: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99282187833
March 4, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0575h (Vote 18-1; CC)
April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Health and Human Services
April 7, 2021: Amendment #2021-0575h : AA VV 04/07/2021
April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0575h: MA VV 04/07/2021
April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021
April 8, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/14/2021, 09:45 am; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
May 27, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1595s , 05/27/2021
May 27, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-1595s , RC 14Y-10N, AA; 05/27/2021
May 27, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1595s, RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/27/2021
June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1595s (Rep. M. Pearson): MA RC 198-162 06/10/2021
June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
July 23, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/23/2021; Chapter 131; Eff: 07/23/2021

Laws It Would Change

RSA 141-C