HB 1067 (2024): relative to a patient's right to sterilization treatment.
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HB 1067 (2024)
relative to a patient's right to sterilization treatment.
- 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 February 7, 2024, with 66 people signed in online: 62 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2024 and March 20, 2024. The committee voted 17–3 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 28, 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 12 to 3.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Daniel Popovici-Muller (R - Rock 17)
- Rep. Dan Hynes (I - Hills 2)
- Rep. Cam Kenney (D - Straf 10)
- Rep. Jodi Newell (D - Ches 4)
- Rep. Robin Vogt (D - Rock 21)
- Rep. James Roesener (D - Merr 22)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2024, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 206-208
- February 21, 2024, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 203
- March 20, 2024, 9:30 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 28, 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
- February 7, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/07/2024 02:00 pm LOB 206-208
- February 21, 2024: Executive Session: 02/21/2024 11:00 am LOB 203
- March 20, 2024: Executive Session: 03/20/2024 09:30 am LOB 203
- March 20, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/20/2024 (Vote 17-3; CC)
- March 28, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/28/2024
- 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 12-3)
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 277 (2023): relative to patients' right to sterilization treatment.