HB 1604-FN (2024): relative to the use of electronic medical records.

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HB 1604-FN (2024)

relative to the use of electronic medical records.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • 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 5 people signed in online: 4 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0728h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0728h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 22, 2024 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2024, 3:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 206-208
  • February 14, 2024, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 210-211
  • March 27, 2024, 9:50 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 7, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0728h — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2024, Senate: Refer to 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 03:15 pm LOB 206-208
  • February 14, 2024: Executive Session: 02/14/2024 09:30 am LOB 210-211
  • February 15, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0728h 02/15/2024 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • March 7, 2024: Amendment #2024-0728h : AA VV 03/07/2024
  • March 7, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0728h: MA VV 03/07/2024
  • March 7, 2024: Introduced 03/07/2024 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 27, 2024: Hearing: 03/27/2024, Room 101, LOB, 09:50 am
  • May 22, 2024: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/22/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 22, 2024: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/22/2024

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