HB 1271 (2022): limiting the authority of the department of health and human services to mandate vaccinations; and relative to quarantine costs.
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HB 1271 (2022)
limiting the authority of the department of health and human services to mandate vaccinations; and relative to quarantine costs.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2022. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 6, 2022. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 17 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Barbara Comtois (R - Belk 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jim Kofalt (R - Hills 4)
- Rep. Norman Silber (R - Belk 2)
- Rep. Dawn Johnson (R - Belk 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 2022, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 210-211
- February 22, 2022, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB210-211
- March 7, 2022, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 210-211
- June 6, 2022, 9:30 AM: work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 201-203
Votes
- March 15, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- February 14, 2022: Public Hearing: 02/14/2022 01:00 pm LOB 210-211
- February 22, 2022: Public Hearing: 02/22/2022 3:00 p.m. LOB210-211
- March 7, 2022: Executive Session: 03/07/2022 09:30 am LOB 210-211
- March 9, 2022: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 21-0; CC)
- March 15, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/15/2022
- June 6, 2022: Interim Study Work Session: 06/06/2022 09:30 am LOB 201-203
- October 19, 2022: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 17-0)