HB 1010 (2024): relative to expanding maternity options and midwifery access.
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HB 1010 (2024)
relative to expanding maternity options and midwifery access.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2024, with 143 people signed in online: 107 in support and 36 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 6, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 9, 2024. The committee met in executive session on October 9, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 8 to 7.
Sponsors
- Rep. Leah Cushman (R - Hills 28) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Potucek (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Renee Monteil (D - Ches 15)
- Rep. Emily Phillips (R - Rock 7)
- Rep. Matthew Santonastaso (R - Ches 18)
- Rep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 31)
- Rep. Tony Lekas (R - Hills 38)
- Rep. Karen Reid (R - Hills 27)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 2024, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 210-211
- March 6, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 203
- October 9, 2024, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
- October 9, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
Votes
- March 21, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- January 31, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/31/2024 02:30 pm LOB 210-211
- March 6, 2024: Executive Session: 03/06/2024 10:00 am LOB 203
- March 6, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/06/2024 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 21, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/21/2024
- October 9, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 10/09/2024 09:30 am LOB 205-207
- October 9, 2024: Executive Session: 10/09/2024 01:00 pm LOB 205-207
- October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 8-7)