HB 1616-FN (2022): relative to the prohibition against a minor's possession of hypodermic needles without a prescription.
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HB 1616-FN (2022)
relative to the prohibition against a minor's possession of hypodermic needles without a prescription.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
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 11, 2022. The committee met in executive session on January 11, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 10, 2022 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Josh Yokela (R - Rock 33) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 11, 2022, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 210-211
- January 11, 2022, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 210-211
Votes
- March 10, 2022, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- January 11, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/11/2022 09:30 am LOB 210-211
- January 11, 2022: Executive Session: 01/11/2022 09:30 am LOB 210-211
- March 2, 2022: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 10, 2022: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/10/2022