HB 1609-FN (2022): relative to certain provisions of the fetal life protection act requiring an ultrasound examination.

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HB 1609-FN (2022)

relative to certain provisions of the fetal life protection act requiring an ultrasound examination.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 119

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 January 18, 2022. The committee met in executive session on January 18, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–10 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The committee's amendment (2022-0048h) was rejected on a division vote 175–177 on February 17, 2022. On February 17, 2022 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. On February 17, 2022 the House voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 177–176, on a motion by Rep. Baldasaro. On February 17, 2022 the House adopted “Remove from Table” on a roll call 178–175, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber. On February 17, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 179–174. The committee held work sessions on March 14, 2022 and March 21, 2022. The committee met in executive session on March 23, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 20–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1209h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-1209h) was adopted on a division vote 319–25 on March 31, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 31, 2022 the House failed “Lay HB1609 on Table” on a division vote 101–243, on a motion by Rep. David Love. On March 31, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 231–114. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2022 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. A floor amendment (2022-1680s), offered by Sen. Regina Birdsell, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on April 21, 2022. On April 21, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2022, making it Chapter 119 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2022, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
  • January 18, 2022, 9:50 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 210-211
  • March 14, 2022, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 21, 2022, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 201-203
  • March 23, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 12, 2022, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • February 17, 2022, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 175, nays 177, failed
  • February 17, 2022, House: Lay on Table — yeas 177, nays 176, passed
  • February 17, 2022, House: Take From Table — yeas 178, nays 175, passed
  • February 17, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 179, nays 174, passed
  • March 31, 2022, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 319, nays 25, passed
  • March 31, 2022, House: Lay HB1609 on Table — yeas 101, nays 243, failed
  • March 31, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 231, nays 114, passed
  • April 21, 2022, Senate: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • April 21, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 19, nays 5, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 18, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/18/2022 09:50 am LOB 210-211
  • January 18, 2022: Executive Session: 01/18/2022 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  • January 21, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # Majority 2022-0048h (NT) (Vote 11-10; RC)
  • January 21, 2022: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 17, 2022: Amendment #2022-0048h : AF DV 175-177 02/17/2022
  • February 17, 2022: Referred to Finance 02/17/2022
  • February 17, 2022: Lay on Table (Rep. Baldasaro): MA RC 177-176 02/17/2022
  • February 17, 2022: Remove from Table (Rep. Weber): MA RC 178-175 02/17/2022
  • February 17, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA RC 179-174 02/17/2022
  • March 14, 2022: Division III Work Session: 03/14/2022 01:00 pm LOB 210-211
  • March 21, 2022: Division III Work Session: 03/21/2022 10:00 am LOB 201-203
  • March 23, 2022: Executive Session: 03/23/2022 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • March 24, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1209h (NT) (Vote 20-1; RC)
  • March 31, 2022: Amendment #2022-1209h (NT): AA DV 319-25 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Lay HB1609 on Table (Rep. Love): MF DV 101-243 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1209h: MA RC 231-114 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Introduced 03/31/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 12, 2022: Hearing: 04/12/2022, Room 100, SH, 02:00 pm
  • April 21, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/21/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 21, 2022: Sen. Birdsell Moved to Remove HB 1609 from the Consent Calendar; 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment #2022-1680s , RC 10Y-14N, AF; 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass : RC 19Y-5N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/21/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/12/2022)
  • May 12, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/12/2022
  • May 27, 2022: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/27/2022; Chapter 119; Eff. 05/27/2022

Laws It Would Change

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