2001 House Bill 5256

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Introduced in the House

Oct. 17, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Randy Richardville (R-56)

To require nursing homes to notify patients of the availability or lack of availability of hospice care.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 25, 2001

Substitute offered by Rep. Stephen Ehardt (R-83)

To recommend modifications to language contained in the bill resulting from committee testimony and deliberation.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 29, 2001

Passed in the House 99 to 0 (details)

To require nursing homes to notify patients of the availability or lack of availability of hospice care. See also House Bills 5254 to 5265, and Senate Bills 660 to 664.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 29, 2001