SB 373 (2022): relative to coverage for certain mental illnesses.

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SB 373 (2022)

relative to coverage for certain mental illnesses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 337

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0464s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0464s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2022. The committee held a work session on April 14, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 20, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 25, 2022, making it Chapter 337 of the session laws. It took effect on September 23, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2022, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 7, 2022, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • April 14, 2022, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • April 20, 2022, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0464s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 2, 2022: Hearing: 02/02/2022, Room 101, LOB, 10:45 am
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0464s , 02/16/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0464s , AA, VV; 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0464s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/16/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 7, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/07/2022 01:30 pm LOB 302-304
  • April 14, 2022: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/14/2022 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • April 20, 2022: Executive Session: 04/20/2022 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • April 22, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • July 25, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 07/25/2022; Chapter 0337; Effective 09/23/2022

Laws It Would Change

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