Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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04.23.2024 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendments insert the House language from H4927; clarifies that a quarantine can't be forced on the citizens of the state without the governor's approval; and adds only that the governor can activate sheriffs and constables in a public health emergency. 04.16.2024 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. 01.31.2024 The Senate Medical Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment implements statutory changes needed to fully implement Act 60. 01.24.2024 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. 01.17.2024 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee heard testimony and reports on this bill but did not take action. Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates the Executive Office of Health and Policy to include departments on public health, aging and intellectual disabilities. |