HB 408 (2023): relative to foster children and vaccinations.

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HB 408 (2023)

relative to foster children and vaccinations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 193

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0577h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0577h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1745s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1745s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 15, 2023 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-1745s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Erica Layon. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 4, 2023, making it Chapter 193 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2023, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 201-203
  • March 8, 2023, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 201-203
  • April 12, 2023, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 22, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0577h — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1745s — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2023, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-1745s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 16, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/16/2023 01:00 pm LOB 201-203
  • March 8, 2023: Executive Session: 03/08/2023 11:00 am LOB 201-203
  • March 13, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0577h 03/13/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 22, 2023: Amendment #2023-0577h : AA VV 03/22/2023
  • March 22, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0577h: MA VV 03/22/2023
  • March 23, 2023: Introduced 03/23/2023 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 12, 2023: Hearing: 04/12/2023, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 am
  • May 18, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1745s , 05/18/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 18, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-1745s , AA, VV; 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1745s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/18/2023
  • June 15, 2023: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-1745s (Rep. Layon): MA VV 06/15/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • August 4, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 08/04/2023; Chapter 193; eff: 08/04/2023

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