Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
May 3, 2023
11:00 a.m.
John J. Hainkel, Jr. Room
Adjourned
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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APRIL 26, 2023 Meeting
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
HB123
STAGNI
NURSING HOMES
- Provides relative to nursing home requirements and standards for emergency preparedness plans
HB200
LAFLEUR
CHILDREN/NEWBORNS
- Provides relative to newborn screening for certain genetic conditions (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
HB291
CHARLES OWEN
HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES
- Provides for visitation policies at certain healthcare facilities and requires that such policies allow for in-person visitation (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
HB319
STAGNI
NURSES
- Repeals a provision of licensure by endorsement for nurses
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
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