HB 1245 (2024): relative to release of confidential records of a person appointed a guardian and relative to patient access to medical records.

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HB 1245 (2024)

relative to release of confidential records of a person appointed a guardian and relative to patient access to medical records.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 265

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2024, with 4 people signed in online: 4 in support. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 22, 2024 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection”. On May 23, 2024 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the last one in Judiciary, Without Objection”. A floor amendment (2024-2104s), offered by Sen. Regina Birdsell, was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 30, 2024 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2024-2104s” on a division vote 182–175, on a motion by Rep. Bob Lynn. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 26, 2024, making it Chapter 265 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2024, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • January 31, 2024, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • April 30, 2024, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • February 8, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-2104s — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2024, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2024-2104s — yeas 182, nays 175, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 31, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/31/2024 11:15 am LOB 206-208
  • January 31, 2024: Executive Session: 01/31/2024 11:15 am LOB 206-208
  • January 31, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/31/2024 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • February 8, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/08/2024
  • February 21, 2024: Introduced 02/21/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 30, 2024: Hearing: 04/30/2024, Room 100, SH, 02:15 pm
  • May 22, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/22/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 22, 2024: Sen. Birdsell Moved to Remove HB 1245 from the Consent Calendar; 05/22/2024
  • May 22, 2024: Special Order to the end of the calendar on 05/23/2024, Without Objection, MA; 05/22/2024
  • May 23, 2024: Special Order to the last one in Judiciary, Without Objection, MA; 05/23/2024
  • May 23, 2024: Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment #2024-2104s , AA, VV; 05/23/2024
  • May 23, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-2104s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/23/2024
  • May 30, 2024: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2024-2104s (Rep. Lynn): MA DV 182-175 05/30/2024
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024)
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024
  • July 26, 2024: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/26/2024; Chapter 265; eff. I. Sec 1-4 eff 1/1/25 II. Rem eff 7/26/24

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 343 (2023): relative to release of confidential records of a person appointed a guardian.
  • HB 343 (2023): relative to release of confidential records of a person appointed a guardian.

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