HB 1481 (2022): repealing the statute relative to medical freedom in immunizations.
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HB 1481 (2022)
repealing the statute relative to medical freedom in immunizations.
- Status: Died on the table
- 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 majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it. On March 16, 2022 the House adopted “Lay HB1481 on Table” on a roll call 175–156, on a motion by Rep. Mark Pearson.
Sponsors
- Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 6)
- Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 2022, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 210-211
- March 7, 2022, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 210-211
Votes
- March 16, 2022, House: Lay on Table — yeas 175, nays 156, 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 09:30 am LOB 210-211
- March 7, 2022: Executive Session: 03/07/2022 09:30 am LOB 210-211
- March 9, 2022: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate [&] (Vote RC ; )
- March 9, 2022: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 16, 2022: Lay HB1481 on Table (Rep. M. Pearson): MA RC 175-156 03/16/2022