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Alaska - Adjourned 2011-2012 1 Bill Number: AK SB 70 - Updated (Text 04/23/2011) RelatedBills: FRENCH Sponsor: FRENCH SponsorList: ALASKA HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE Title: An Act establishing the Alaska Health Benefit Exchange; and providing for an effective date. Abstract: (S) Heard & Held - 03/28/2011

Alabama - Adjourned 2011 4 Bills Number: AL HB 401 - Updated (Hearing 05/20/2011) RelatedBills: Wren Sponsor: Wren SponsorList: Health Department, Health Insurance Exchange established within, operated by a board, members, duties, repealed if federal health reform laws requiring exchange repealed or ruled unconstitutional, Health Insurance Exchange Act Abstract: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Health - 03/31/2011

Number: AL HB 516 - Updated (Status 06/02/2011) RelatedBills: Hammon Sponsor: Hammon SponsorList: Health care providers, physicians, etc., requiring disclosure regarding firearm ownership, prohibited, medical record inclusion of firearm information or disclosure of information about firearm ownership, prohibited, civil penalties, exceptions Abstract: Indefinitely Postponed - 06/01/2011

Number: AL HB 560 - Updated (Status 06/02/2011) RelatedBills: SB 25 Sponsor: Wallace SponsorList: Wallace Title: Student harassment prevention, reassignment of students to another school, Education Department to post model policy on Internet website, immunity for reporting harassment, Student Harassment Prevention Act renamed the Alex Moore Anti-Bullying Act, Secs. 16-28B-1, 16-28B-4, 16-28B-5, 16-28B-9 am'd. Status: Education Policy first Substitute Offered - 06/01/2011

Number: AL SB 25 - Updated (Status 06/02/2011) RelatedBills: HB 560 Sponsor: Ward SponsorList: Ward Title: Student harassment prevention, reassignment of students to another school, Education Department to post model policy on Internet website, immunity for reporting harassment, Student Harassment Prevention Act renamed the Alex Moore Anti-Bullying Act, Secs. 16-28B-1, 16-28B-4, 16-28B-5, 16-28B-9 am'd. Status: Indefinitely Postponed - 06/01/2011

Alabama - Prefiles 2012 3 Bills

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Number: AL HB 10 - Updated (Text 09/17/2011) RelatedBills: Wallace Sponsor: Wallace SponsorList: Student harassment prevention, reassignment of students to another school, Education Department to post model policy on Internet website, immunity for reporting harassment, Student Harassment Prevention Act renamed the Alex Moore Anti-Bullying Act, Secs. 16-28B-1, 16-28B-4, 16-28B-5, 16-28B-9 am'd. Title: Existing law provides for the adoption of policies by public school systems pertaining to the prevention of harassment of one student against another student and requires the Department of Education to develop a model policy for local boards of education pertaining to student harassment prevention. This bill would rename the Student Harassment Prevention Act to also be known as the Alex Moore Anti- Bullying Act. This bill would provide that a student can be reassigned to another school for the Abstract: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy - 02/07/2012

Number: AL SB 10 - Updated (New 08/24/2011) RelatedBills: Reed Sponsor: Reed SponsorList: Health, abortion coverage by exchange participating health plans, State of Alabama opts out of authorizing, Federal Abortion Mandate Opt Out Act Title: Currently, the new federal health care reform law requires individual states to operate and maintain "health insurance exchanges." Health insurance plans offering abortion coverage are allowed to participate in a state's exchange and to receive federal subsidies unless the Legislature affirmatively opts out of offering these plans. This bill would specifically provide that the State of Alabama affirmatively opts out of allowing abortion coverage by exchange participating health plans. Abstract: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Health - 02/07/2012

Number: AL SB 32 - Updated (New 08/24/2011) RelatedBills: Ward Sponsor: Ward SponsorList: Student harassment prevention, reassignment of students to another school, Education Department to post model policy on Internet website, immunity for reporting harassment, Student Harassment Prevention Act or the Alex Moore Anti- Bullying Act, Secs. 16-28B-1, 16-28B-4, 16-28B-5, 16-28B-9 am'd. Title: Existing law provides for the adoption of policies by public school systems pertaining to the prevention of harassment of one student against another student and requires the Department of Education to develop a model policy for local boards of education pertaining to student harassment prevention. This bill would allow for the Student Harassment Prevention Act to also be known as the Alex Moore Anti- Bullying Act. This bill would provide that a student can be reassigned to another school for the Abstract: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary - 02/07/2012

Arkansas - Adjourned 2011 6 Bills Number: AR HB 2104 - Updated (Status 04/30/2011) RelatedBills: Woods Sponsor: Woods

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SponsorList: TO AUTHORIZE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ENFORCE THE FEDERAL AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE. Abstract: House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. - 04/27/2011

Number: AR HB 2138 - Updated (Status 04/01/2011) RelatedBills: Allen Sponsor: Allen; Nickels SponsorList: TO ALLOW THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO PROTECT ARKANSANS BY THE CONTINUED LOCAL REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE. Abstract: House -- Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE - 03/31/2011

Number: AR SB 214 - Updated (Status 04/02/2011) RelatedBills: L. Chesterfield Sponsor: L. Chesterfield SponsorList: TO ESTABLISH THE CRIME OF CYBERBULLYING. Abstract: Senate -- Notification that SB214 is now Act 905 - 04/01/2011

Number: AR SB 880 - Updated (Status 04/28/2011) RelatedBills: P. Malone Sponsor: P. Malone SponsorList: TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED LOCAL REGULATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE; TO IMPLEMENT ALL STATE-LAW ASPECTS OF FEDERAL HEALTHCARE REFORM; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH BENEFITS EXCHANGE. Abstract: Senate -- Sine Die adjournment - 04/27/2011

Number: AR SB 892 - Updated (Status 04/02/2011) RelatedBills: D. Johnson Sponsor: D. Johnson SponsorList: TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS'S ANTIBULLYING POLICIES AND PROTECT STUDENT DIGNITY. Abstract: Senate -- Notification that SB892 is now Act 907 - 04/01/2011

Number: AR SB 904 - Updated (Status 04/28/2011) RelatedBills: P. Malone Sponsor: P. Malone SponsorList: TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH BENEFITS EXCHANGE; AND TO MAKE RELATED CHANGES AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CODE. Abstract: Senate -- Sine Die adjournment - 04/27/2011

Arizona - Adjourned 2011 7 Bills Number: AZ HB 2128 - Updated (Text 04/14/2011) RelatedBills: Patterson Sponsor: Patterson SponsorList: Insurance; Mental Health Coverage; Parity Title: Amending section 202322, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to accountable health plans. Abstract: HOUSE SECOND READ - 01/19/2011

Number: AZ HB 2260 - Updated (Text 04/14/2011) RelatedBills: Ableser Sponsor: Ableser; Pancrazi; Saldate; Alston; Farley; Gonzales; Hobbs; Tovar

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SponsorList: Psychologists; Prescription Authority Title: Amending title 32, CHAPTER 19.1, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 32-2077; relating to the board of psychologist examiners. Abstract: HOUSE SECOND READ - 01/20/2011

Number: AZ HB 2415 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Yee Sponsor: Yee; Pancrazi; Tovar; Gray; Alston; Brophy; Campbell; Chabin; Crandall; Goodale; Urie SponsorList: Schools; Bullying Policies Title: Amending section 15341, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to school district governing boards. Abstract: SIGNED; CHAPTER 196; CHAPTERED VERSION House Engrossed Version - 04/19/2011

Number: AZ HB 2580 - Updated (Text 04/17/2011) RelatedBills: Hobbs Sponsor: Hobbs; Campbell SponsorList: Schools; Anti-bullying; Electronic Media Title: Amending section 15341, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to school district governing boards. Abstract: HOUSE SECOND READ - 02/07/2011

Number: AZ HB 2666 - Updated (Text 04/14/2011) RelatedBills: Mclain Sponsor: Mclain; McLain; Ash; McComish SponsorList: Health Insurance; Exchange Title: Amending title 20, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 22; relating to the Arizona health insurance Exchange. Abstract: BI (4-2-0-1-0) DPA - 02/14/2011

Number: AZ SB 1524 - Updated (Text 04/14/2011) RelatedBills: Sinema Sponsor: Sinema; Reagan SponsorList: Health Insurance Exchange Title: Amending title 20, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 22; relating to the Arizona health insurance exchange. Abstract: SENATE SECOND READ - 02/02/2011

Number: AZ SB 1549 - Updated (Text 04/22/2011) RelatedBills: Schapira Sponsor: Schapira SponsorList: Schools; Anti-bullying; Electronic Media. Title: Amending section 15341, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to school district governing boards. Abstract: ED HELD - 02/14/2011

California - Adjourned 2011-2012 22 Bills Number: CA AB 9 - Updated (Status 09/15/2011) RelatedBills: Ammiano Sponsor: Ammiano; Yamada; Allen; Gatto; Gordon; Hall; Ma; Perez; Perez; Skinner; Kehoe; Leno; Yee SponsorList: Pupil rights: bullying.

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Title: An act to amend Sections 234, 234.1, 234.2, and 234.3 of, and to add Section 234.5 to, the Education Code, relating to pupil rights. Abstract: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. COMM. LOCATION : SEN APPROPRIATIONS COMM. ACTION DATE : 08/25/2011 COMM. ACTION : Do pass as amended. - 09/14/2011

Number: CA AB 39 - Updated (Status 03/19/2011) RelatedBills: Beall Sponsor: Beall SponsorList: Special education: funding. Title: An act relating to special education, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately. Abstract: Referred to Com. on ED. COMM. LOCATION : ASM EDUCATION - 01/24/2011

Number: CA AB 100 - Updated (Status 04/07/2011) RelatedBills: Committee on Budget Sponsor: Committee on Budget; Blumenfield; Alejo; Allen; Brownley; Buchanan; Butler; Cedillo; Chesbro; Dickinson; Feuer; Gordon; Huffman; Mitchell; Monning; Swanson SponsorList: Mental Health Services Act. Title: An act to amend Sections 5813.5, 5846, 5847, 5890, 5891, 5892, and 5898 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to mental health services, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately. Abstract: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 5, Statutes of 2011. COMM. LOCATION : SEN BUDGET AND FISCAL REVIEW COMM. ACTION DATE : 03/16/2011 COMM. ACTION : Do pass. - 03/24/2011

Number: CA AB 154 - Updated (Status 05/28/2011) RelatedBills: Beall Sponsor: Beall SponsorList: Health care coverage: mental health services. Title: An act to add Section 22856 to the Government Code, to add Section 1374.74 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 10144.8 to the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage. Abstract: In committee: Hearing postponed by committee. COMM. LOCATION : ASM APPROPRIATIONS - 05/27/2011

Number: CA AB 171 - Updated (Status 05/28/2011) RelatedBills: Beall Sponsor: Beall; Ammiano; Blumenfield; Brownley; Carter; Chesbro; Eng; Huffman; Mitchell; Swanson; Wieckowski; Williams; Yamada SponsorList: Autism spectrum disorder. Title: An act to add Section 1374.73 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 10144.51 to the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage. Abstract: In committee: Hearing postponed by committee. COMM. LOCATION : ASM APPROPRIATIONS - 05/27/2011

Number: CA AB 181 - Updated (Status 05/28/2011) RelatedBills: Portantino Sponsor: Portantino; Beall; Steinberg; Ammiano; Blumenfield; Brownley; Carter; Chesbro; Dickinson; Fong; Galgiani; Gordon; Huffman; Ma; Skinner; Swanson; Correa; Evans; Price; Vargas SponsorList: Foster youth: mental health bill of rights.

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Title: An act to amend Section 16164 of, and to add Section 16001.10 to, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to foster youth. Abstract: In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission. COMM. LOCATION : ASM APPROPRIATIONS - 05/27/2011

Number: CA AB 212 - Updated (Status 09/21/2011) RelatedBills: Beall Sponsor: Beall SponsorList: California Fostering Connections to Success Act. Title: An act to amend Section 17552 of the Family Code, to amend Sections 1502, 1536.1, and 1559.110 of the Health and Safety Code, to amend Section 11170 of the Penal Code, and to amend Sections 241.1, 300.3, 303, 366.31, 366.4, 388, 391, 727.2, 727.3, 727.31, 728, 781, 785, 826, 11363, 11364, 11386, 11387, 11400, 11401, 11401.1, 11402, 11403, 11403.2, 11405, 11466.21, 16120, 16501.1, 16504, 16504.5, 16522, 16600, 16602, and 16604.5 of, to add Sections 450, 451, 452, 607.2, 607.3,11403.01, and Abstract: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 1:30 p.m. COMM. LOCATION : SEN APPROPRIATIONS COMM. ACTION DATE : 08/25/2011 COMM. ACTION : Do pass as amended. - 09/19/2011

Number: CA AB 630 - Updated (Status 05/14/2011) RelatedBills: Hueso Sponsor: Hueso SponsorList: Pupil safety: bullying. Title: An act to add Article 1.4 (commencing with Section 32204) to Chapter 2 of Part 19 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, relating to pupil safety. Abstract: In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. COMM. LOCATION : ASM EDUCATION - 05/04/2011

Number: CA AB 739 - Updated (Status 05/28/2011) RelatedBills: Bonnie Lowenthal Sponsor: Bonnie Lowenthal; Ammiano; Brownley; Williams SponsorList: Pupil instruction: suicide prevention: mental illness awareness. Title: An act to add Section 51223.5 to the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction. Abstract: In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission. COMM. LOCATION : ASM APPROPRIATIONS - 05/27/2011

Number: CA AB 746 - Updated (Text 07/12/2011) RelatedBills: Campos Sponsor: Campos; Ammiano; Eng; Mendoza SponsorList: Pupils: cyber bullying. Title: An act to amend Section 32261 of the Education Code, relating to pupils. Abstract: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 72, Statutes of 2011. COMM. LOCATION : SEN EDUCATION COMM. ACTION DATE : 06/08/2011 COMM. ACTION : Do pass. - 07/08/2011

Number: CA AB 989 - Updated (Status 09/17/2011) RelatedBills: Mitchell Sponsor: Mitchell; Ammiano; Blumenfield; Bonilla; Bonnie Lowenthal; Portantino; Williams; Correa SponsorList: Mental health: children's services. Title: An act to amend Section 5847 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to mental health.

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Abstract: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11:30 a.m. COMM. LOCATION : SEN APPROPRIATIONS COMM. ACTION DATE : 08/25/2011 COMM. ACTION : Do pass. - 09/16/2011

Number: CA AB 1156 - Updated (Status 09/22/2011) RelatedBills: Eng Sponsor: Eng; Furutani; Hall; Swanson; Williams; Yamada; Alquist; Blakeslee; Hancock; Liu; Lowenthal; Vargas SponsorList: Pupils: bullying. Title: An act to amend Sections 32261, 32282, 32283, 46600, and 48900 of the Education Code, relating to pupils. Abstract: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 52. Noes 27. Page 3091.). COMM. LOCATION : SEN APPROPRIATIONS COMM. ACTION DATE : 08/25/2011 COMM. ACTION : Do pass as amended. - 09/08/2011

Number: CA AB 1253 - Updated (Status 02/23/2011) RelatedBills: Davis Sponsor: Davis SponsorList: Pupil safety: bullying. Title: An act relating to pupil safety. Abstract: From printer. May be heard in committee March 22. - 02/20/2011

Number: CA AB 1348 - Updated (Status 04/29/2011) RelatedBills: Mansoor Sponsor: Mansoor SponsorList: Pupils: parental consent. Title: An act to amend Sections 51513, 51938, and 51939 of, to add Article 3 (commencing with Section 49440) to Chapter 9 of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2 of, and to repeal and add Section 46010.1 of, the Education Code, relating to pupils. Abstract: In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. COMM. LOCATION : ASM EDUCATION - 04/27/2011

Number: CA AB 1375 - Updated (Status 05/04/2011) RelatedBills: Huber Sponsor: Huber SponsorList: Developmental services: autism spectrum disorders. Title: An act to add Section 4643.4 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to developmental services. Abstract: Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S. COMM. LOCATION : ASM HUMAN SERVICES - 05/03/2011

Number: CA ACR 77 - Updated (Text 09/23/2011) RelatedBills: Torres Sponsor: Torres SponsorList: Suicide Prevention Week. Title: Relative to Suicide Prevention Week. Abstract: In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. COMM. LOCATION : ASM RULES COMM. ACTION DATE : 08/29/2011 COMM. ACTION : Be adopted as amended. - 09/09/2011

Number: CA SB 9 - Updated (Status 09/09/2011) RelatedBills: Yee Sponsor: Yee; Steinberg; Vargas; Fuentes; Bonnie Lowenthal SponsorList: Sentencing.

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Title: An act to amend Section 1170 of the Penal Code, relating to sentencing. Abstract: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. - 09/08/2011

Number: CA SB 76 - Updated (Status 03/19/2011) RelatedBills: Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review Sponsor: Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review; SponsorList: Mental Health Services Act. Title: An act to amend Sections 5813.5, 5846, 5847, 5890, 5891, 5892, and 5898 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to mental health services, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately. Abstract: From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re- referred to Com. on BUDGET. - 03/14/2011

Number: CA SB 166 - Updated (Status 04/29/2011) RelatedBills: Steinberg Sponsor: Steinberg SponsorList: Health care coverage: mental illness: autism spectrum disorders. Title: An act to add Section 1374.73 to the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 10144.51 to the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage. Abstract: Set, first hearing. Testimony taken. Further hearing to be set. COMM. LOCATION : SEN HEALTH - 04/27/2011

Number: CA SB 453 - Updated (Status 05/27/2011) RelatedBills: Correa Sponsor: Correa SponsorList: Pupil rights: bullying: school safety plans: suspension and expulsion. Title: An act to amend Section 48900 of, and to add Section 32286.5 to, the Education Code, relating to pupil rights. Abstract: Held in committee and under submission. COMM. LOCATION : SEN APPROPRIATIONS - 05/26/2011

Number: CA SB 919 - Updated (Status 08/27/2011) RelatedBills: Lieu Sponsor: Lieu SponsorList: School Safety: sexting. Title: An act to amend Sections 32261, 32265, 32270, and 48900 of the Education Code, relating to school safety. Abstract: Set, second hearing. Held in committee and under submission. COMM. LOCATION : ASM APPROPRIATIONS - 08/25/2011

Number: CA SB 946 - Updated (Status 09/17/2011) RelatedBills: Steinberg Sponsor: Steinberg; Hernandez; Alquist; Anderson; Blakeslee; ; DeSaulnier; Rubio; Strickland; Wolk SponsorList: Health care coverage: mental illness: pervasive developmental disorder or autism: public health. Title: An act to amend Section 121022 of, to add Section 1374.74 to, and to add and repeal Section 1374.73 of, the Health and Safety Code, to add and repeal Sections 10144.51 and 10144.52 of the Insurance Code, and to amend Sections 5705, 5708, 5710, 5716, 5724, and 5750.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to health. Abstract: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. - 09/16/2011

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Colorado - Adjourned 2011 7 Bills Number: CO HB 1193 - Updated (Status 03/31/2011) RelatedBills: LABUDA Sponsor: LABUDA SponsorList: Family Advocacy Juvenile Mental Health Title: The bill amends the article creating the integrated system-of-care family advocacy demonstration programs for mental health juvenile justice populations (programs) to acknowledge that the programs are no longer demonstration programs and have been fully implemented. The Abstract: Governor Action - Signed - 03/29/2011

Number: CO HB 1254 - Updated (Status 05/17/2011) RelatedBills: PRIOLA Sponsor: PRIOLA SponsorList: Bullying In Schools Title: The bill creates a legislative interim committee during the 2013 interim to study issues related to bullying in public schools. The interim committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the education committees of the senate and house of representatives, or any successor committees, on or before January 1, 2014. Abstract: Governor Action - Signed - 05/13/2011

Number: CO HB 1287 - Updated (Status, Text 04/07/2011) RelatedBills: LEVY Sponsor: LEVY SponsorList: Colorado Juveniles Equal Protection Act Title: The bill retroactively applies the current 40-year sentence for juveniles sentenced as adults. For a person sentenced as an adult who was charged by a direct filing or a juvenile transfer proceeding to a sentence in excess of 40 years, the person will be eligible for parole after Abstract: House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely - 04/06/2011

Number: CO HR 1010 - Updated (Status, Text 05/20/2011) RelatedBills: ACREE Sponsor: ACREE SponsorList: Tenth Amend Federal Health Care Reform Abstract: Signed by the Speaker of the House - 05/19/2011

Number: CO SB 102 - Updated (Status 05/31/2011) RelatedBills: WILLIAMS S. Sponsor: WILLIAMS S. SponsorList: Mental Health Tax Checkoff Title: For income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2011, but before January 1, 2014, the bill requires a voluntary contribution Abstract: Governor Action - Signed - 05/27/2011

Number: CO SB 168 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: AGUILAR Sponsor: AGUILAR SponsorList: Colorado Health Care Cooperative Title: The bill creates the Colorado health care authority (authority). The mission of the authority is to design the Colorado health care cooperative (cooperative) to be the benefits administrator and payer for health care services. The authority shall recommend a cooperative to the general

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Abstract: Senate Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over to 05/10/2011 - 05/09/2011

Number: CO SB 200 - Updated (Status 06/06/2011) RelatedBills: BOYD Sponsor: BOYD SponsorList: Health Benefit Exchange Title: The bill creates the Colorado health benefit exchange (exchange) as a nonprofit unincorporated public entity. The exchange is governed by Abstract: Governor Action - Signed - 06/01/2011

Connecticut - Adjourned 2011 19 Bills Number: CT HB 5535 - Updated (New 01/20/2011) RelatedBills: Catherine F. Abercrombie Sponsor: Catherine F. Abercrombie; Sen. Antonietta "Toni" Boucher; Sen. Bob Duff; Sen. Joseph J. Crisco; Sen. Edith G. Prague; ; Rep. Christopher Lyddy; Rep. Hector L. Robles; ; Rep. Diana S. Urban; Rep. Michelle L. Cook; Rep. Ernest Hewett; Rep. Elizabeth B. Ritter; Rep. Kevin Ryan; Frank N. Nicastro; Rep. David A. Scribner; Bob Godfrey; Rep. Mary M. Mushinsky; Rep. Janice R. Giegler; Rep. Tom Reynolds; Rep. Mae M. Flexer; ; SponsorList: AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL BULLYING LAWS Title: To strengthen the state's school bullying laws. Abstract: Referred to Joint Committee on Education - 01/20/2011

Number: CT HB 5664 - Updated (New 01/21/2011) RelatedBills: Kevin Ryan Sponsor: Kevin Ryan; Rep. Kevin Ryan SponsorList: AN ACT CONCERNING INCENTIVES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT USE RESEARCH- BASED PRACTICES FOR COMBATING SCHOOL BULLYING Title: To provide incentives to school districts that use research-based practices to identify and prevent bullying so as to create a safe school environment for students. Abstract: Referred to Joint Committee on Education - 01/21/2011

Number: CT HB 5756 - Updated (Status 02/05/2011) RelatedBills: Kevin Ryan Sponsor: Kevin Ryan; Rep. Kevin Ryan SponsorList: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL BULLYING APPEALS OMBUDSMAN Title: To create an appeals process outside of the school district for students whose school bullying claim has been denied by the board of education. Abstract: Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Education - 02/04/2011

Number: CT HB 5998 - Updated (Status, Text 04/19/2011) RelatedBills: Public Health Committee Sponsor: Public Health Committee SponsorList: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE ISSUES SURROUNDING CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN REHABILITATION Title: To establish a task force to study issues concerning children and youth in rehabilitation. Abstract: Tabled for the Calendar, House - 04/13/2011

Number: CT HB 6252 - Updated (New 01/28/2011) RelatedBills: Pamela Z. Sawyer Sponsor: Pamela Z. Sawyer; Rep. Pamela Z. Sawyer

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SponsorList: AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF CYBERBULLYING IN THE ANTI-BULLYING POLICY OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS Title: To allow local and regional boards of education to include cyberbullying in their policies against bullying. Abstract: Referred to Joint Committee on Education - 01/28/2011

Number: CT HB 6305 - Updated (Status 06/04/2011) RelatedBills: Public Health Committee Sponsor: Public Health Committee SponsorList: AN ACT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUSTINET PLAN Title: To implement the SustiNet Plan. Abstract: House Recommitted to Human Services - 06/03/2011

Number: CT HB 6323 - Updated (Status, Text 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Insurance and Real Estate Committee Sponsor: Insurance and Real Estate Committee SponsorList: AN ACT MAKING CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE INSURANCE STATUTES PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, AND ESTABLISHING A STATE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Title: To make conforming and technical changes to the general statutes pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), to authorize the Insurance Department to enforce provisions of the PPACA and to establish a Connecticut Health Partnership exchange pursuant to the PPACA. Abstract: (LCO) File Number 620 - 04/26/2011

Number: CT HB 6392 - Updated (Status, Text 05/18/2011) RelatedBills: Christopher G. Donovan Sponsor: Christopher G. Donovan; Sen. Donald E. Williams; Sen. Martin M. Looney; Rep. Christopher G. Donovan; Rep. Brendan Sharkey SponsorList: AN ACT CONCERNING BIRTH-TO-THREE SERVICES AND REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR CHRONIC GAMBLERS Title: To implement the Governor's budget recommendations. Abstract: Tabled for the Calendar, House - 05/17/2011

Number: CT SB 55 - Updated (New 01/08/2011) RelatedBills: Joseph J. Crisco Sponsor: Joseph J. Crisco; Sen. Joseph J. Crisco SponsorList: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE Title: To create a state health insurance exchange pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Abstract: Referred to Joint Committee on Insurance and Real Estate - 01/10/2011

Number: CT SB 66 - Updated (New 01/08/2011) RelatedBills: Edward Meyer Sponsor: Edward Meyer; Sen. Edward Meyer SponsorList: AN ACT CONCERNING CYBERBULLYING AMONG STUDENTS Title: To strengthen Connecticut's anti-bullying laws by prohibiting cyberbullying amongst students. Abstract: Referred to Joint Committee on Education - 01/10/2011

Number: CT SB 235 - Updated (New 01/20/2011) RelatedBills: Martin M. Looney Sponsor: Martin M. Looney; Sen. Martin M. Looney; Sen.. Andrea L. Stillman

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SponsorList: AN ACT STRENGTHENING SCHOOL BULLYING LAWS Title: To help foster safe school climates and by strengthening and expanding Connecticut's school bullying laws. Abstract: Referred to Joint Committee on Education - 01/20/2011

Number: CT SB 314 - Updated (Status, Text 07/16/2011) RelatedBills: Insurance and Real Estate Committee Sponsor: Insurance and Real Estate Committee SponsorList: AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL OR NERVOUS CONDITIONS UNDER THE CONNECTICUT UNFAIR INSURANCE PRACTICES ACT Title: To add to the list of unfair insurance practices the refusal to insure, the refusal to continue to insure or a limitation of the amount, extent or kind of coverage available to an individual or the charge of a different rate for the same coverage because such individual has been diagnosed with a mental or nervous condition as set forth in section 38a-488a of the general statutes. Abstract: Signed by the Governor - 07/13/2011

Number: CT SB 526 - Updated (New 01/21/2011) RelatedBills: Robert J. Kane Sponsor: Robert J. Kane; Sen. Robert J. Kane SponsorList: AN ACT CONCERNING RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Title: To close Riverview Hospital for Children and Youth and relocate the patients to other facilities. Abstract: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health - 01/21/2011

Number: CT SB 877 - Updated (Status, Text 03/15/2011) RelatedBills: Insurance and Real Estate Committee Sponsor: Insurance and Real Estate Committee SponsorList: AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH PARITY Title: To require all group health insurance policies in the state providing coverage of the type specified in subdivisions (1), (2), (4), (11) and (12) of section 38a-469 of the general statutes to comply with the provisions of the federal Wellstone-Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. Abstract: (LCO) File Number 60 - 03/14/2011

Number: CT SB 921 - Updated (Text 07/07/2011) RelatedBills: Insurance and Real Estate Committee Sponsor: Insurance and Real Estate Committee SponsorList: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE Title: To establish a state health insurance exchange pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Abstract: Signed by the Governor - 07/01/2011

Number: CT SB 974 - Updated (Status 02/18/2011) RelatedBills: Insurance and Real Estate Committee Sponsor: Insurance and Real Estate Committee SponsorList: AN ACT CONCERNING GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AN ALTERNATIVE THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS Title: To provide group health insurance coverage for an alternative therapy for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Abstract: Public Hearing 02/24 - 02/18/2011

Number: CT SB 978 - Updated (Status, Text 04/01/2011) RelatedBills: Insurance and Real Estate Committee

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Sponsor: Insurance and Real Estate Committee SponsorList: AN ACT EXPANDING GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS TO CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN THIS STATE Title: To expand group health insurance coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders to certificate holders in this state. Abstract: (LCO) File Number 305 - 03/31/2011

Number: CT SB 1138 - Updated (Status 08/16/2011) RelatedBills: Education Committee Sponsor: Education Committee SponsorList: AN ACT CONCERNING THE STRENGTHENING OF SCHOOL BULLYING LAWS Title: To help foster safe school climates by strengthening and expanding Connecticut's school bullying laws. Abstract: Signed by the Governor - 07/13/2011

Number: CT SB 1204 - Updated (Status, Text 05/25/2011) RelatedBills: Public Health Committee Sponsor: Public Health Committee SponsorList: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE Title: To establish a state health insurance exchange pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Abstract: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate - 05/24/2011

District of Columbia 2011-2012 3 Bills Number: DC B19 11 - Updated (Text 03/24/2011) RelatedBills: Thomas Sponsor: Thomas; SponsorList: BULLYING AND INTIMIDATION PREVENTION ACT OF 2011 Abstract: Public Notice of Introduction - 01/14/2011

Number: DC B19 211 - Updated (Hearing 05/31/2011) RelatedBills: Catania Sponsor: Catania; SponsorList: SOUTH CAPITOL STREET TRAGEDY MEMORIAL ACT OF 2011 Abstract: Public Notice of Introduction - 04/15/2011

Number: DC PR19 32 - Updated (Status 01/31/2011) RelatedBills: Brown Sponsor: Brown; SponsorList: SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL SAFETY AND TRUANCY ESTABLISHMENT RESOLUTION OF 2011". Abstract: Act/Resolution Published - 01/28/2011

Delaware - Adjourned 2011-2012 2 Bills

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Number: DE HJR 7 - Updated (Status 07/27/2011) RelatedBills: Schwartzkopf Sponsor: Schwartzkopf; Bunting; Atkins; Barbieri; Bennett; Blakey; ; Brady; Briggs; King; Carson; George; Gilligan; ; Hocker; Hudson; Jaques; J. Johnson; Q. Johnson; Keeley; ; Kowalko; Lee; Longhurst; Mitchell; Mulrooney; ; Outten; ; Ramone; Schooley; Scott; B. Short; D. Short; Viola; ; D.E. Williams; D.P. Williams; ; Wilson SponsorList: ESTABLISHING A STUDY GROUP TO ASSESS CHILD MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS IN KENT AND SUSSEX COUNTIES. Abstract: Signed by Governor - 07/25/2011

Number: DE SB 22 - Updated (Status 05/31/2011) RelatedBills: Sorenson Sponsor: Sorenson; Q. Johnson; Cloutier; Blevins; Bunting; Connor; Ennis; Hall-Long; Henry; Peterson; Sokola; Venables; Barbieri; Bennett; Carson; George; ; Jaques; J. Johnson; Keeley; Kowalko; Mitchell; ; Ramone; Schooley; Viola; SponsorList: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS COVERAGE. Abstract: Amendment SA 1 - Introduced and Placed With the Bill in Senate - 05/31/2011

Florida - Adjourned 2011 17 Bills Number: FL H 29 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: S 160 Sponsor: Weinstein SponsorList: Weinstein; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Title: Parole for Juvenile Offenders Abstract: Designates act "Graham Compliance Act"; provides that juvenile offender who was less than 18 years of age at time of commission of nonhomicide offense & who is sentenced to life imprisonment is eligible for parole if offender has been incarcerated for minimum period; requires initial eligibility interview to determine whether offender has demonstrated maturity & reform for parole; provides criteria to determine maturity & reform; provides eligibility for reinterview after specified period for offender denied parole. Status: H Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee - 05/07/2011

Number: FL H 83 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: S 516 Sponsor: Soto SponsorList: Soto Title: Autism Abstract: Creates Autism Spectrum Disorder Study Committee to study autism spectrum disorder in families in which English is second language; provides for membership, meetings, & duties; prohibits members from receiving compensation; authorizes certain funding for publications, subject to approval of State Surgeon General; requires report to Governor & Legislature; provides for expiration of committee. Status: H Died in Health and Human Services Quality Subcommittee - 05/07/2011

Number: FL H 155 - Updated (Status 06/04/2011) RelatedBills: S 432 Sponsor: Health and Human Services Committee SponsorList: Health and Human Services Committee; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Title: Privacy of Firearm Owners Abstract: Provides that licensed practitioner or facility may not record firearm ownership information in patient's medical record; provides exception; provides that unless

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information is relevant to patient's medical care or safety or safety of others, inquiries regarding firearm ownership or possession should not be made; provides exception for EMTS & paramedics; provides that patient may decline to provide information regarding ownership or possession of firearms; clarifies that physician's authority to choose patients is not altered, etc. Status: Chapter No. 2011-112 - 06/02/2011

Number: FL H 213 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: S 448 Sponsor: Bullard SponsorList: Bullard Title: Bullying of School Children Abstract: Revises provisions relating to prohibited bullying or harassment with respect to computer-related incidents; redefines term "bullying" to include emotional hurt; revises components of school district policy on bullying & harassment; requires investigation of complaint of computer-related incident. Status: H Died in K-20 Innovation Subcommittee - 05/07/2011

Number: FL H 739 - Updated (Status 07/08/2011) RelatedBills: S 404 H 151 Sponsor: Health and Human Services Committee SponsorList: Health and Human Services Committee; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Title: Transition-to-Adulthood Services Abstract: Defines "transition-to-adulthood services"; provides for eligibility for youth served by DJJ who are legally in DCFS custody; provides that adjudication of delinquency does not disqualify youth in foster care from certain services from DCFS; provides powers & duties of DJJ for transition services; provides for assessments; requires that services be part of plan leading to independence; provides for retention of court jurisdiction over child for specified period following child's 19th birthday if child is participating in transition-to-adulthood services, etc. Status: H Died pending review of CS, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 404 (Ch. 2011-236) - 05/07/2011

Number: FL H 1159 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: S 1582 Sponsor: Cruz SponsorList: Cruz Title: Bullying or Harassment Abstract: Requires DOE to create model policy designed to protect students from bullying & harassment; requires public K-12 educational institution to designate school employee as counselor for students suffering from bullying or harassment; requires DOE to approve, produce, & provide training materials. Status: H Died in K-20 Competitiveness Subcommittee - 05/07/2011

Number: FL H 1431 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: S 100 Sponsor: Hager SponsorList: Hager; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Title: Autism Abstract: Requires that physician refer minor to appropriate specialist for screening for autism spectrum disorder under certain circumstances; requires that certain insurers & HMOs provide direct patient access to appropriate specialist for screening for or evaluation or diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder; requires certain insurance

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policies & HMO contracts to provide minimum number of visits per year for screening for or evaluation or diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Status: H Died in Health and Human Services Quality Subcommittee - 05/07/2011

Number: FL H 7109 - Updated (Status 07/12/2011) RelatedBills: H 7107 H 267 S 542 S 1972 S 2144 Sponsor: Appropriations Committee SponsorList: Appropriations Committee; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Title: Medicaid Abstract: Requires APD to collect premiums or cost sharing for home & community-based delivery system; provides that implementation of Medicaid waiver programs & services authorized under ch. 393, F.S., are subject to certain funding limitations; prohibits agency from imposing sanctions related to patient day utilization by patients eligible for care under Title XIX of Social Security Act for nursing home, effective on specified date; extends certificate-of-need moratorium for additional community nursing home beds, etc. Status: Chapter No. 2011-135, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7107 (Ch. 2011-134), SB 2144 (Ch. 2011-61) - 06/02/2011

Number: FL S 2 - Updated (Status 06/14/2011) RelatedBills: H 1 Sponsor: Budget SponsorList: Budget; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Title: Health Care Services Abstract: Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to prohibit laws or rules from compelling any person or employer to purchase, obtain, or otherwise provide for health care coverage. Permits a person or an employer to purchase lawful health care services directly from a health care provider. Permits a health care provider to accept direct payment from a person or an employer for lawful health care services, etc. Status: Signed by Officers and filed with Secretary of State - 06/13/2011

Number: FL S 100 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: H 1431 Sponsor: Banking and Insurance SponsorList: Banking and Insurance; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Title: Autism Abstract: Requires that a physician refer a minor to an appropriate specialist for screening for autism spectrum disorder under certain circumstances. Requires that certain insurers and health maintenance organizations provide direct patient access to an appropriate specialist for screening for or evaluation or diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Requires certain insurance policies and health maintenance organization contracts to provide a minimum number of visits per year for screening for or evaluation or diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, etc. Status: S Died in Budget - 05/07/2011

Number: FL S 404 - Updated (Status 06/30/2011) RelatedBills: H 739 H 151 Sponsor: Wise SponsorList: Wise Title: Transition-to-adulthood Services Abstract: Provides legislative intent concerning transition-to-adulthood services for youth in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Provides for eligibility for services for youth served by the DJJ who are legally in the custody of the

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Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Provides that an adjudication of delinquency does not disqualify a youth in foster care from certain services from the DCFS. Creates the College-Preparatory Boarding Academy Pilot Program for dependent or at-risk students, etc. Status: Chapter No. 2011-236 - 06/29/2011

Number: FL S 432 - Updated (Status 07/08/2011) RelatedBills: H 155 Sponsor: Judiciary SponsorList: Judiciary; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Title: Privacy of Firearm Owners Abstract: Provides that a licensed medical care practitioner or health care facility may not record information regarding firearm ownership in a patient's medical record. Provides an exception for relevance of the information to the patient's medical care or safety or the safety of others. Provides that unless the information is relevant to the patient's medical care or safety or the safety of others, inquiries regarding firearm ownership or possession should not be made by licensed health care practitioners or health care facilities, etc. Status: S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 155 (Ch. 2011-112) -SJ 540 - 04/27/2011

Number: FL S 448 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: H 213 Sponsor: Bogdanoff SponsorList: Bogdanoff; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Title: Bullying of School Children Abstract: Prohibits bullying or harassment of a student or school employee by use of any computer, computer system, or computer network that is physically located on school property, regardless of ownership. Requires that each school district include in its districtwide policy instruction to students, parents, teachers, school administrators, counseling staff, and school volunteers on how to recognize behaviors that lead to bullying and harassment and how to take appropriate preventative action based on each of those individual's observations, etc. Status: S Died in Education Pre-K - 12 - 05/07/2011

Number: FL S 516 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: H 83 Sponsor: Governmental Oversight and Accountability SponsorList: Governmental Oversight and Accountability; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Title: Autism Abstract: Creates the Autism Spectrum Disorder Study Committee to study autism spectrum disorder in families in which English is the second language. Provides for membership, meetings, and duties. Prohibits committee members from receiving compensation for their services. Authorizes certain funding for publications, subject to approval of the State Surgeon General. Requires a report to the Governor and Legislature. Provides for expiration of the committee. Status: S Died in Budget - 05/07/2011

Number: FL S 1350 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: Flores Sponsor: Flores; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: Students with Disabilities/Seclusion & Restraint Title: Provides legislative findings and intent relating to the use, prevention, and reduction of seclusion and restraint on students with disabilities in public schools. Requires

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that manual physical restraint be used only in an emergency when there is an imminent risk of serious injury or death to the student or others. Provides restrictions on the use of manual physical restraint. Prohibits the use of such restraint by school personnel who are not certified to use district-approved methods for applying restraint techniques, etc. Abstract: S Died in Education Pre-K - 12 - 05/07/2011

Number: FL S 1582 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: H 1159 Sponsor: Sobel SponsorList: Sobel Title: Bullying or Harassment Abstract: Requires the Department of Education (DOE) to create a stand-alone model policy designed to protect students from bullying and harassment. Provides criteria. Requires that each public K-12 educational institution designate a school employee as counselor for any student suffering from bullying or harassment. Requires the DOE to approve and produce training materials. Requires the DOE to provide the materials at no cost to public K-12 educational institutions. Status: S Died in Education Pre-K - 12 - 05/07/2011

Number: FL S 1972 - Updated (Status 07/10/2011) RelatedBills: H 119 H 199 H 245 H 395 H 445 H 479 H 615 H 661 H 795 H 1125 H 1289 H 1393 H 5311 H 7107 H 7109 S 94 S 406 S 626 S 656 S 966 S 1226 S 1356 S 1396 S 1522 S 1590 S 1676 S 1736 S 1892 S 1924 S 2144 Sponsor: Budget SponsorList: Budget; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Title: Health and Human Services Abstract: Exempts hospital districts from the requirement to provide funding to a community redevelopment agency. Provides for medical assistance for children in out-of-home care and adopted children. Revises provisions relating to conditions for Medicaid eligibility. Establishes the Medicaid managed care program as the statewide, integrated managed care program for medical assistance and long-term care services. Requires all Medicaid recipients to be enrolled in Medicaid managed care. Establishes regions for separate procurement of plans, etc. Status: S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 395 (Ch. 2011-114), CS/CS/HB 445 (Ch. 2011-167), CS/CS/CS/CS/HB 479 (Ch. 2011-233), CS/HB 1125 (Ch. 2011-195), CS/HB 7107 (Ch. 2011-134), CS/HB 7109 (Ch. 2011-135), CS/SB 1676 (Ch. 2011-219), SB 2144 (Ch. 2011-61) -SJ 925 - 05/05/2011

Florida - Prefiles 2012 4 Bills Number: FL HB 4015 - Updated (Status 09/16/2011) RelatedBills: S248 Sponsor: Kriseman SponsorList: Kriseman Title: Privacy of Firearm Owners Abstract: Repeals provisions relating to medical privacy concerning firearms; deletes provisions providing that unless information is relevant to patient's medical care or safety, or safety of others, inquiries regarding firearm ownership or possession should not be made by licensed health care providers or health care facilities, that patient may decline to provide information regarding ownership or possession of firearms, clarifying that physician's authority to choose his or her patients is not altered by act, prohibiting discrimination by licensed health care providers or health care facilities based solely upon patient's firearm ownership or possession, & prohibiting harassment of patient regarding firearm ownership during an examination by licensed health care provider or health care facility.

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Status: H Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee - 09/15/2011

Number: FL SB 144 - Updated (Status 09/09/2011) RelatedBills: Flores Sponsor: Flores SponsorList: Seclusion and Restraint on Students With Disabilities in Public Schools Title: Requiring that manual physical restraint be used only in an emergency when there is an imminent risk of serious injury or death to the student or others; providing restrictions on the use of manual physical restraint; prohibiting the use of manual physical restraint by school personnel who are not certified to use district-approved methods for applying restraint techniques; requiring that each school medically evaluate a student after the student is manually physically restrained; prohibiting school personnel from placing a student in seclusion; providing requirements for the use of time-out; requiring that a school district report its training and certification procedures to the Department of Education, etc. Abstract: S Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Budget - 09/08/2011

Number: FL SB 162 - Updated (Status 09/09/2011) RelatedBills: Ring Sponsor: Ring SponsorList: Autism Title: Requiring that a physician refer a minor to an appropriate specialist for screening for autism spectrum disorder under certain circumstances; defining the term "appropriate specialist"; defining the term "direct patient access"; requiring that certain insurers and health maintenance organizations provide direct patient access to an appropriate specialist for screening for or evaluation or diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder; requiring certain insurance policies and health maintenance organization contracts to provide a minimum number of visits per year for screening for or evaluation or diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, etc. Abstract: S Referred to Health Regulation; Banking and Insurance; Budget - 09/08/2011

Number: FL SB 248 - Updated (Status 09/22/2011) RelatedBills: H4015 Sponsor: Braynon SponsorList: Braynon Title: Privacy of Firearm Owners Abstract: Repealing provisions relating to medical privacy concerning firearms; deleting provisions providing that unless the information is relevant to the patient's medical care or safety, or the safety of others, inquiries regarding firearm ownership or possession should not be made by licensed health care providers or health care facilities, providing that a patient may decline to provide information regarding the ownership or possession of firearms, clarifying that a physician's authority to choose his or her patients is not altered by the act, prohibiting discrimination by licensed health care providers or health care facilities based solely upon a patient's firearm ownership or possession, and prohibiting harassment of a patient regarding firearm ownership during an examination by a licensed health care provider or health care facility, etc. Status: S Referred to Criminal Justice; Health Regulation; Rules - 09/21/2011

Georgia - Adjourned 2011-2012 12 Bills Number: GA HB 23 - Updated (Status 01/26/2011) RelatedBills: Oliver,Mary Sponsor: Oliver,Mary; Manning,Judy; Gardner,Pat; Ashe,Kathy; Benfield,Stephanie; Henson,Michele

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SponsorList: Foster Children's Psychotropic Medication Monitoring Act; enact Title: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to residential child care licensing and the creation of the Department of Human Services, so as to enact the "Foster Children's Psychotropic Medication Monitoring Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to require the Department of Human Services to establish regulations governing the use of psychotropic medications for foster children Abstract: House Second Readers - 01/25/2011

Number: GA HB 200 - Updated (Status 05/06/2011) RelatedBills: Lindsey,Edward Sponsor: Lindsey,Edward; Golick,Rich; Houston,Penny; Oliver,Mary; Willard,Wendell; Manning,Judy SponsorList: Crimes and offenses; discourage human trafficking; increase penalties; provisions Title: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 17, and 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and law enforcement, respectively, so as to discourage trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and provide greater protections to persons subject to such crimes; to change provisions relating to compensation from the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board; to provide for notification of federal assistance for certain persons Abstract: Effective Date - 07/01/2011

Number: GA HB 310 - Updated (Status 02/24/2011) RelatedBills: Hugley,Carolyn Sponsor: Hugley,Carolyn; Reece,Barbara; ; Abrams,Stacey; Smyre,Calvin; Henson,Michele SponsorList: The End to Cyberbullying Act; enact Title: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-751.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to policies in public schools prohibiting bullying, so as to enact "The End to Cyberbullying Act"; to prohibit cyberbullying; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Abstract: House Second Readers - 02/23/2011

Number: GA HB 461 - Updated (Status 06/03/2011) RelatedBills: Jasperse,Rick Sponsor: Jasperse,Rick; ; Meadows,John; Bearden,Timothy; England,Terry; Williams,Roger; SponsorList: Health Care Compact; adopt Title: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Abstract: Effective Date - 07/01/2011

Number: GA HB 476 - Updated (Status 03/17/2011) RelatedBills: Smith,Richard Sponsor: Smith,Richard; Meadows,John SponsorList: Georgia Health Exchange Authority; establish Title: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to establish the Georgia Health Exchange Authority; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for a board of directors; to provide for composition, terms, and officers; to provide for powers and duties of the authority; to provide for the Georgia Health Exchange and the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Exchange; to provide for

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Abstract: House Withdrawn, Recommitted - 03/16/2011

Number: GA HB 641 - Updated (Status 04/15/2011) RelatedBills: Willard,Wendell Sponsor: Willard,Wendell; Lindsey,Edward; Abrams,Stacey; O'Neal,Larry; Collins,Doug; Oliver,Mary SponsorList: Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise provisions Title: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to juvenile proceedings; to provide for the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to children and youth services so as to provide for an appeal procedure when the Division of Family and Children Abstract: House Second Readers - 04/14/2011

Number: GA HB 644 - Updated (Status 04/15/2011) RelatedBills: Bell,Simone Sponsor: Bell,Simone; Abrams,Stacey SponsorList: Commission to Implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; enact Title: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to enact the "Commission to Implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act"; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to establish the Commission to Implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; to provide for its composition and powers; to provide for advisory councils; to provide for duties of the commission; to provide for Abstract: House First Readers - 04/14/2011

Number: GA SB 20 - Updated (Text 01/29/2011) RelatedBills: Hill,Judson Sponsor: Hill,Judson SponsorList: State Government; no department shall implement provision to health care reform legislation; unless dept. provide certain report to the General Assembly Title: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide that no department or agency shall implement any provision of federal health care reform legislation unless the department or agency provides a certain report to the General Assembly and the General Assembly authorizes such implementation by statute; to provide for related matters; Abstract: Senate Read and Referred - 01/26/2011

Number: GA SB 25 - Updated (Status 01/28/2011) RelatedBills: Hill,Judson Sponsor: Hill,Judson; Heath,Bill; Rogers,Chip; Shafer,David SponsorList: State Government; no department shall implement provision to health care reform legislation; unless dept. provide certain report to the General Assembly Title: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide that no department or agency shall implement any provision of federal health care reform legislation unless the department or agency provides a certain report to the General Assembly and the General Assembly authorizes such implementation by statute; to provide for related matters;

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Abstract: Senate Read and Referred - 01/27/2011

Number: GA SB 46 - Updated (Status 02/08/2011) RelatedBills: Butler,Gloria Sponsor: Butler,Gloria; Seay,Valencia; Orrock,Nan; James,Donzella; Sims,Freddie; Henson,Steve SponsorList: Education; dating violence; provide for a curriculum; require the adoption of a policy against dating violence Title: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for a curriculum relating to dating violence; to require the adoption of a policy against dating violence; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Abstract: Senate Read and Referred - 02/07/2011

Number: GA SB 127 - Updated (Status 02/24/2011) RelatedBills: Hamrick,Bill Sponsor: Hamrick,Bill; Crosby,John; Cowsert,Bill; Ramsey, Sr,Ronald; Fort,Vincent; SponsorList: Juvenile Proceedings; revise provisions Title: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to juvenile proceedings; to provide for purpose statements; to provide for definitions; to provide for general provisions; to provide for juvenile court administration; to provide for dependency proceedings; to provide for venue; to provide for termination of parental rights; to provide for children in need of Abstract: Senate Read and Referred - 02/23/2011

Number: GA SB 177 - Updated (Text 04/14/2011) RelatedBills: Bethel,Charlie Sponsor: Bethel,Charlie; ; Mullis,Jeff; Butterworth,Jim; ; ; Shafer,David SponsorList: Health Care Compact; adopt Title: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Abstract: House Passed/Adopted - 04/12/2011

Hawaii - Adjourned 2011-2012 21 Bills Number: HI HB 215 - Updated (Status 01/25/2011) RelatedBills: CARROLL Sponsor: CARROLL SponsorList: Offenses Against Public Order; School Bullying Title: Makes bullying in schools a misdemeanor offense and requires counseling for anyone convicted of the offense. Abstract: H Referred to EDN, JUD, referral sheet 1 - 01/24/2011

Number: HI HB 328 - Updated (Status 01/25/2011) RelatedBills: HERKES Sponsor: HERKES SponsorList: Prescriptive Authority; Psychologists Title: Authorizes limited prescriptive authority for qualified psychologists who practice at a federally qualified health center. Abstract: H Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1 - 01/24/2011

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Number: HI HB 688 - Updated (Status 07/12/2011) RelatedBills: SB 919 Sponsor: AWANA SponsorList: AWANA; ; MCKELVEY; MIZUNO; THIELEN; YAMANE Title: Keiki Caucus; Bullying Abstract: Requires the Board of Education to monitor compliance with Department of Education rules or statutes covering bullying, cyberbullying, or harassment and to establish reporting requirements for the Department of Education. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB688 CD1) Status: H Act 214, on 7/11/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1318). - 07/11/2011

Number: HI HB 690 - Updated (Status 01/25/2011) RelatedBills: MIZUNO Sponsor: MIZUNO; AWANA; ; MCKELVEY; THIELEN; YAMANE SponsorList: DOE; School Bullying; Model Anti-Bullying Programs; Appropriation Title: Requires the department of education to adopt rules to prohibit school bullying and cyberbullying. Makes appropriation. ($) Abstract: H Referred to EDN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1 - 01/24/2011

Number: HI HB 695 - Updated (Status 01/25/2011) RelatedBills: CARROLL Sponsor: CARROLL SponsorList: Prescriptive Authority; Psychologists Title: Authorizes prescriptive authority for qualified psychologists who practice at a federally qualified health center . Abstract: H Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1 - 01/24/2011

Number: HI HB 949 - Updated (Status 01/27/2011) RelatedBills: AWANA Sponsor: AWANA; CHANG; HAR; MCKELVEY; MIZUNO; YAMASHITA SponsorList: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Parity; Working Group Title: Requires the director of health to convene a mental health and substance abuse parity working group to determine how the State can come into compliance with federal mental health and substance abuse parity laws and regulations and enhance existing state parity laws. Abstract: H Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2 - 01/26/2011

Number: HI HB 1048 - Updated (Status 02/05/2011) RelatedBills: SB 1275 Sponsor: SAY SponsorList: SAY Title: Health Insurance Exchange Abstract: Provides for the establishment of a health insurance exchange authority in response to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 to facilitate the purchase and sale of, and provide a connection between buyers and sellers of federally qualified health insurance plans. Status: H The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. - 02/04/2011

Number: HI HB 1201 - Updated (Status 03/10/2011) RelatedBills: YAMANE Sponsor: YAMANE; HERKES; B. OSHIRO SponsorList: Hawaii Health Benefit Exchange

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Title: Establishes the Hawaii heath benefit exchange in compliance with federal law. (HB1201 HD1) Abstract: S Referred to CPN/HTH, WAM. - 03/10/2011

Number: HI HB 1606 - Updated (Status 01/29/2011) RelatedBills: AWANA Sponsor: AWANA; CHONG; MCKELVEY; YAMASHITA SponsorList: Behavioral Health Services; Health Care Reform; Task Force Title: Creates a two year behavioral health services task force to plan and implement health care reform specific to behavioral health. Task force to be repealed on June 30, 2013. Abstract: H Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 - 01/28/2011

Number: HI HCR2011 222 - Updated (Status 03/31/2011) RelatedBills: HR193 Sponsor: CARROLL SponsorList: CARROLL; MCKELVEY; C. LEE; TOKIOKA Title: Bullying in School; Counseling Status: H The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. - 03/30/2011

Number: HI HR2011 193 - Updated (Status 03/31/2011) RelatedBills: HCR222 Sponsor: CARROLL SponsorList: CARROLL; MCKELVEY; C. LEE; TOKIOKA Title: Bullying in School; Counseling Status: H The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. - 03/30/2011

Number: HI SB 36 - Updated (Status 02/19/2011) RelatedBills: BAKER Sponsor: BAKER; CHUN OAKLAND; GREEN; ESPERO; FUKUNAGA; NISHIHARA SponsorList: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Parity; Working Group Title: Requires the director of health to convene a mental health and substance abuse parity working group to determine how the State can come into compliance with federal mental health and substance abuse parity laws and regulations and enhance existing state parity laws. (SD1) Abstract: H Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 24 - 02/18/2011

Number: HI SB 87 - Updated (Status 02/08/2011) RelatedBills: ESPERO Sponsor: ESPERO; FUKUNAGA; GALUTERIA; GREEN SponsorList: Schools; Bullying Title: Requires the board of education to adopt a policy that prohibits bullying in schools and assigns a student to an alternative school if the student has committed the offense of bullying 3 times in a school year; requires the department of education to adopt a model anti-bullying policy. Abstract: S The committee on EDU deferred the measure. - 02/07/2011

Number: HI SB 237 - Updated (Status 02/16/2011) RelatedBills: TOKUDA Sponsor: TOKUDA; BAKER; CHUN OAKLAND; KIDANI; SHIMABUKURO; TSUTSUI; GABBARD; HEE; IHARA; KIM; NISHIHARA; TANIGUCHI SponsorList: Harassment by Cyberbullying; Electronic Communication

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Title: Amends the definition of "electronic communication", as used in determining various offenses of harassment, to include the Internet, cell phone, personal digital assistance device, or any wireless hand-held device. (SD1) Abstract: S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL. - 02/15/2011

Number: HI SB 597 - Updated (Status 03/11/2011) RelatedBills: GREEN Sponsor: GREEN; BAKER; FUKUNAGA; IGE SponsorList: Prescriptive Authority; Psychologists Title: Establishes a five-year pilot program to allow qualified psychologists limited authority to prescribe psychotropic medications to patients under the care of the psychologist at a federally qualified health center. Repeals June 30, 2016. (SD2) Abstract: H Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 33 - 03/10/2011

Number: HI SB 919 - Updated (Status 02/10/2011) RelatedBills: CHUN OAKLAND Sponsor: CHUN OAKLAND; BAKER; ; ESPERO; FUKUNAGA; GREEN; IHARA; KIDANI; TSUTSUI SponsorList: Keiki Caucus; Safe Schools Act; Bullying Title: Requires the department of education to maintain, monitor, and enforce anti- bullying and anti-harassment policies and procedures to protect students or groups of students from bullying, cyberbullying, and harassment. Abstract: S The committee on EDU deferred the measure. - 02/09/2011

Number: HI SB 934 - Updated (Status 03/25/2011) RelatedBills: KIDANI Sponsor: KIDANI; CHUN OAKLAND; ; ESPERO; GALUTERIA; TOKUDA; ENGLISH; KIM; NISHIHARA; TANIGUCHI SponsorList: Bullying; Cyberbullying Title: Requires establishment and implementation of a bullying and cyberbullying policy for all public schools and charter schools. Establishes bullying and cyberbullying reporting requirements for all public schools and charter schools. Defines "bullying", "cyberbullying", and "harassment". Requires the department of education and the charter school review panel to report to the legislature annually. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB934 HD2) Abstract: H Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting no and Har, Riviere, Wooley excused. - 03/24/2011

Number: HI SB 1275 - Updated (Text 01/29/2011) RelatedBills: HB 1048 Sponsor: TSUTSUI SponsorList: TSUTSUI Title: Health Insurance Exchange Abstract: Provides for the establishment of a health insurance exchange authority in response to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 to facilitate the purchase and sale of, and provide a connection between buyers and sellers of federally qualified health insurance plans. Status: S Referred to CPN/HTH, WAM. - 01/26/2011

Number: HI SB 1348 - Updated (Status 07/12/2011) RelatedBills: BAKER Sponsor: BAKER; CHUN OAKLAND; GREEN; IGE; IHARA; TSUTSUI; ESPERO; FUKUNAGA; KIDANI; ; ; ; TANIGUCHI SponsorList: Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange; Appropriation

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Title: Establishes the Hawaii health connector to create a health insurance exchange pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; creates Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange under a board of directors; creates board of directors; creates interim board to recommend policies and procedures to implement the governance of the health insurance exchange; appropriates federal funds to support the operations of the interim board of the Hawaii health connector. (CD1) ($) Abstract: H Act 205, on 7/8/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1309). - 07/11/2011

Number: HI SB 1398 - Updated (Status 01/27/2011) RelatedBills: GREEN Sponsor: GREEN; IGE; NISHIHARA SponsorList: Behavioral Health Services; Health Care Reform; Task Force Title: Creates a two year behavioral health services task force to plan and implement health care reform specific to behavioral health. Task force to be repealed on June 30, 2013. Abstract: S Referred to HTH, WAM. - 01/26/2011

Number: HI SB 1400 - Updated (Status 01/27/2011) RelatedBills: GREEN Sponsor: GREEN; BAKER; FUKUNAGA; IGE SponsorList: Psychologists; Prescription Authority; Pilot Program Title: Creates a five-year pilot program that authorizes appropriately trained and supervised psychologists to prescribe psychotropic medication to patients in medically underserved areas. The program shall be repealed on June 30, 2016. Abstract: S Referred to HTH, CPN. - 01/26/2011

Iowa - Adjourned 2011-2012 12 Bills Number: IA HF 559 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: SF 235 SF 391 Sponsor: Committee On Commerce SponsorList: Committee On Commerce Title: A bill for an act authorizing the establishment of health insurance exchanges in the state and including effective date provisions. Abstract: This bill authorizes the establishment of health insurance exchanges in the state. The bill creates new Code chapter 514M, which authorizes the establishment of health insurance exchanges in the state to facilitate the purchase and sale of qualified health benefit plans in the individual market in this state and to assist qualified small employers in facilitating the availability of qualified health benefit plans offered in the small group market. The intent of establishing of such exchanges is to reduce the number of uninsured, provide a transparent marketplace and consumer education, and assist individuals with access to programs, premium Status: Referred to Commerce. H.J. 1162 - 05/09/2011

Number: IA HF 607 - Updated (Status 03/29/2011) RelatedBills: HF 199 SF 270 Sponsor: Committee On Judiciary SponsorList: Committee On Judiciary Title: A bill for an act establishing a parole procedure for certain persons serving a class "A" felony sentence, and including effective date provisions. Abstract: This bill establishes a parole procedure for certain persons serving a class "A" felony. The bill provides that a person serving a class "A" felony, other than a person convicted of murder in the first degree, who was under 18 years of age when the offense was committed is eligible for parole after serving a minimum term

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of confinement between 30 and 45 years. The court, at the time of sentencing, shall determine the specific term of confinement to be served between 30 and 45 years before the person is eligible for parole. The bill applies to the following class "A" felonies: conspiracy to manufacture for delivery, delivery, or intent to Status: Subcommittee, Horn, Dvorsky, and Whitver. S.J. 832 - 03/29/2011

Number: IA HF 689 - Updated (Status 07/06/2011) RelatedBills: SF 481 HF 626 SF 525 Sponsor: Committee On SponsorList: Committee On Title: A bill for an act relating to mental health and disability services and substance- related disorders and mental illness commitment proceedings, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. Abstract: This bill relates to mental health and disability services and substance=related disorders and mental illness commitment proceedings and makes appropriations. The bill is organized into divisions. SERVICES SYSTEM REDESIGN ==== FUNDING. This division states legislative intent to redesign the services system for mental health, intellectual and other developmental disabilities, and brain injury over the next several years. 2011 Iowa Acts, Senate File 209, provides for the repeal of the statutory authority for significant elements of the county administered adult mental health and intellectual and other developmental disability services effective Status: Referred to Appropriations. H.J. 1314 - 06/30/2011

Number: IA HR 9 - Updated (Text 02/22/2011) RelatedBills: Watts Sponsor: Watts SponsorList: A resolution requesting the Attorney General of the State of Iowa to join other states that have filed suit challenging the constitutionality of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Abstract: Resolution filed, laid over under Rule 25. H.J. 222 - 02/02/2011

Number: IA HSB 159 - Updated (Status 03/02/2011) RelatedBills: Soderberg Sponsor: Soderberg SponsorList: A study bill for authorizing the establishment of health insurance exchanges in the state and including effective date provisions. Title: This bill authorizes the establishment of health insurance exchanges in the state. The bill creates new Code chapter 514M, which authorizes the establishment of health insurance exchanges in the state to facilitate the purchase and sale of qualified health benefit plans in the individual market in this state and to assist qualified small employers in facilitating the availability of qualified health benefit plans offered in the small group market. The intent of establishing of such exchanges is to reduce the number of uninsured, provide a transparent marketplace and consumer education, and assist individuals with access to programs, premium Abstract: Voted - Commerce. - 03/02/2011

Number: IA SF 64 - Updated (Text 02/22/2011) RelatedBills: Beall Sponsor: Beall SponsorList: A bill for an act requiring certain group health insurance policies, contracts, or plans to provide coverage for autism spectrum disorders for certain persons, requiring certification of behavior specialists, providing for a repeal, and including applicability and effective date provisions.

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Title: This bill creates new Code section 514C.24 which requires certain group health insurance policies, contracts, or plans to provide coverage benefits for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. The new provision is applicable to group health policies, contracts, or plans issued to employers with more than 50 employees and to health plans established under Code chapter 509A for public employees. Coverage benefits are required for covered individuals under 21 years of age. "Autism spectrum disorders" includes autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified, as defined by the Abstract: Subcommittee, Rielly, Beall, and Kettering. S.J. 133 - 01/24/2011

Number: IA SF 235 - Updated (Text 02/22/2011) RelatedBills: SF 391 HF 559 Sponsor: Rielly SponsorList: Rielly Title: A bill for an act authorizing the establishment of health insurance exchanges in the state and including effective date provisions. Abstract: This bill authorizes the establishment of health insurance exchanges in the state. The bill creates new Code chapter 514M, which authorizes the establishment of health insurance exchanges in the state to facilitate the purchase and sale of qualified health benefit plans in the individual market in this state and to assist qualified small employers in facilitating the availability of qualified health benefit plans offered in the small group market. The intent of establishing of such exchanges is to reduce the number of uninsured, provide a transparent marketplace and consumer education, and assist individuals with access to programs, premium Status: Subcommittee, Rielly, Behn, Dandekar, McCoy, and Ward. S.J. 351 - 02/17/2011

Number: IA SF 348 - Updated (Status 03/31/2011) RelatedBills: Committee On State Sponsor: Committee On State SponsorList: A bill for an act relating to establishment of an Iowa health benefit exchange, abolishment of the Iowa insurance information exchange, and including effective date provisions. Title: This bill relates to establishment of an Iowa health benefit exchange, and repeal of a provision establishing the Iowa health insurance information exchange. DIVISION I ==== IOWA HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE. Division I of the bill contains new Code chapter 514M, which establishes the Iowa health benefit exchange (exchange) to comply with the requirement of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that each state establish a health benefit exchange by January 1, 2014, to facilitate the purchase of qualified health benefit plans by qualified individuals and qualified small employers and meet other requirements specified in Abstract: Referred to State Government. S.J. 851 - 03/31/2011

Number: IA SF 391 - Updated (Status 08/17/2011) RelatedBills: SF 235 HF 559 Sponsor: Committee On Commerce SponsorList: Committee On Commerce Title: A bill for an act authorizing the establishment of health insurance exchanges in the state and including effective date provisions. Abstract: This bill authorizes the establishment of health insurance exchanges in the state. The bill creates new Code chapter 514M, which authorizes the establishment of health insurance exchanges in the state to facilitate the purchase and sale of qualified health benefit plans in the individual market in this state and to assist qualified small employers in facilitating the availability of qualified health benefit plans offered in the small group market. The intent of establishing of such

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exchanges is to reduce the number of uninsured, provide a transparent marketplace and consumer education, and assist individuals with access to programs, premium Status: Referred to Commerce. S.J. 1265. - 06/30/2011

Number: IA SF 481 - Updated (Hearing 04/12/2011) RelatedBills: HF 626 SF 525 HF 689 Sponsor: Committee On Human SponsorList: Committee On Human Title: A bill for an act relating to reforming state and county responsibilities for mental health and disabilities services, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. Abstract: This bill relates to the reform of state and county responsibilities for mental health and disability services. Legislative findings are stated concerning the current system and for shifting the payment responsibility for adult mental illness services from the counties to the state and developing a regional approach to provide system access and navigation and care coordination functions. The department of human services is charged with developing a plan and implementation provisions for adult mental health services and related support as specified in the bill with a target implementation date of January 1, 2013. The plan is required to be Status: Subcommittee, Hatch, Bolkcom, Johnson, Ragan, and Seymour. S.J. 745 - 03/21/2011

Number: IA SSB 1063 - Updated (Status 02/28/2011) RelatedBills: Danielson Sponsor: Danielson SponsorList: A study bill for an act relating to establishment of an Iowa health benefit exchange, abolishment of the Iowa insurance information exchange, and including effective date provisions. Title: This bill relates to establishment of an Iowa health benefit exchange, and repeal of a provision establishing the Iowa health insurance information exchange. DIVISION I ==== IOWA HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE. Division I of the bill contains new Code chapter 514M, which establishes the Iowa health benefit exchange (exchange) to comply with the requirement of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that each state establish a health benefit exchange by January 1, 2014, to facilitate the purchase of qualified health benefit plans by qualified individuals and qualified small employers and meet other requirements specified in Abstract: Voted - State Government. - 02/28/2011

Number: IA SSB 1218 - Updated (New 06/20/2011) RelatedBills: Dvorsky Sponsor: Dvorsky SponsorList: A study bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for health and human services and including other related provisions, providing penalties, and including effective, retroactive, and applicability date provisions. Title: This bill relates to and makes appropriations for health and human services for fiscal years 2011=2012 and 2012=2013 to the department of veterans affairs, the Iowa veterans home, the department on aging, the department of public health, the Iowa finance authority, the state board of regents, the department of inspections and appeals, and the department of human services. The bill is organized in divisions. DEPARTMENT ON AGING ==== FY 2011=2012. This division appropriates funding from the general fund of the state for the department on aging. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ==== FY 2011=2012. This division appropriates funding from the general Abstract: Voted - Appropriations. - 06/20/2011

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Idaho - Adjourned 2011 2 Bills Number: ID H 117 - Updated (Text 03/25/2011) RelatedBills: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Sponsor: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE SponsorList: State sovereignty Abstract: Senate intro - 1st rdg - to St Aff - 02/17/2011

Number: ID S 1105 - Updated (Status, Text 03/25/2011) RelatedBills: EDUCATION COMMITTEE Sponsor: EDUCATION COMMITTEE SponsorList: Student harassment/intimid/bullying Abstract: 2nd rdg - to 3rd rdg - 03/24/2011

Illinois 2011-2012 13 Bills Number: IL HB 286 - Updated (Status 08/04/2011) RelatedBills: Mary E. Flowers Sponsor: Mary E. Flowers; Chapin Rose; Dan Brady; Monique D. Davis; William Delgado SponsorList: DCFS-PSYCHOTROPIC MEDS-KIDS Title: Creates the Administration of Psychotropic Medications to Children Act. Requires prior approval from an authorized agent before the administration of psychotropic medications to children for whom the Department of Children and Family Services has legal responsibility. Requires authorized agents to receive training on the list of psychotropic medications approved by the Pharmacological Review Committee, a committee created under the Act for the purpose of developing and publishing a manual that Abstract: House Public Act ...... 97-0245 - 08/04/2011

Number: IL HB 1145 - Updated (Status 03/18/2011) RelatedBills: Dan Brady Sponsor: Dan Brady SponsorList: MENTAL HLTH REC-CUSTODY-VISIT Title: Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. Provides that records and communications may be disclosed in a proceeding concerning child custody or child visitation, if and only to the extent the court finds, after in camera examination, that the records and communications are relevant to the safety or health of the child, and are admissible. Abstract: House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee - 03/17/2011

Number: IL HB 1152 - Updated (Status 07/22/2011) RelatedBills: John E. Bradley Sponsor: John E. Bradley; Patricia R. Bellock; Camille Y Lilly; Al Riley; Greg Harris; Marlow H. Colvin; Karen A. Yarbrough; Angelo Saviano; Sara Feigenholtz; Deborah Mell; Lisa M. Dugan; Fred Crespo; Ann Williams; M. Maggie Crotty; Michael Noland; Dan Kotowski; William Delgado; Ira I. Silverstein; Mattie Hunter SponsorList: DHS-COMM BEHAVIORAL HLTHCARE Title: Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall strive to guarantee that persons, including children, suffering from mental illness, substance abuse, and other behavioral disorders have access to locally accessible behavioral health care providers who have the ability to treat the person's conditions in a cost effective, outcome-based manner. Requires the Department to designate as essential community behavioral Abstract: House Public Act ...... 97-0166 - 07/22/2011

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Number: IL HB 1372 - Updated (Status 03/18/2011) RelatedBills: Lou Lang Sponsor: Lou Lang; Sara Feigenholtz SponsorList: INS CD-MENTAL HEALTH PARITY Title: Amends the Illinois Insurance Code and the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Provides that coverage for autism spectrum disorders shall be subject to the parity requirements of the provision concerning mental health parity. Provides that an accident and health policy or managed care plan must provide a minimum (instead of a maximum) benefit of $36,000 per year. Deletes language concerning copayments, deductibles, and limits. Provides that every insurer that issues an accident and health Abstract: House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee - 03/17/2011

Number: IL HB 1443 - Updated (Status 03/18/2011) RelatedBills: Frank J. Mautino Sponsor: Frank J. Mautino SponsorList: INSURANCE-TECH Title: Creates the Health Benefits Exchange Act. Contains only a short title provision. Abstract: House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee - 03/17/2011

Number: IL HB 1530 - Updated (Status 08/18/2011) RelatedBills: Lou Lang Sponsor: Lou Lang; Robyn Gabel; William Davis; Naomi D. Jakobsson; Fred Crespo; Dave Winters; Al Riley; Sara Feigenholtz; Mary E. Flowers; Joseph M. Lyons; Maria Antonia Berrios; Jack D. Franks; Keith Farnham; Linda Chapa LaVia; Camille Y Lilly; Cynthia Soto; Ann Williams; Elizabeth Hernandez; John D'Amico; Daniel Biss; Patrick J. Verschoore; Harry Osterman; William Delgado; M. Maggie Crotty; Michael Noland; Jacqueline Y. Collins; Don Harmon; Mattie Hunter; Jeffrey M. Schoenberg; Kimberly A. Lightford; Ira I. Silverstein; Antonio Muoz; Emil Jones, III; James F. Clayborne, Jr; Gary Forby; Terry Link; Dave Syverson; Christine J. Johnson; Kwame Raoul; Iris Y. Martinez; Heather A. Steans SponsorList: INSURANCE-MENTAL HEALTH PARITY Title: Amends the Illinois Insurance Code in the provisions concerning autism spectrum disorders, habilitative services for children, and mental and emotional disorders to provide that certain coverage provided under those respective provisions through a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan shall be subject to the parity requirements of the provision concerning mental health parity. Sets forth a provision concerning mental health parity. Provides that every Abstract: House Public Act ...... 97-0437 - 08/18/2011

Number: IL HB 1577 - Updated (Status 07/26/2011) RelatedBills: Frank J. Mautino Sponsor: Frank J. Mautino; JoAnn D. Osmond; Sandra M. Pihos; Carol A. Sente; Karen A. Yarbrough; William R. Haine SponsorList: HEALTH BENEFITS EXCHANGE ACT Title: Creates the Illinois Health Benefits Exchange Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2014 and in accordance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the State shall establish a State health benefits exchange to be known as the Illinois Health Benefits Exchange in order to help individuals and small employers with no more than 50 employees shop for, select, and enroll in qualified, affordable private health plans. Sets forth provisions concerning Exchange functions, the Abstract: Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Re-referred to Assignments; Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) - 07/23/2011

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Number: IL HB 1701 - Updated (Status 06/01/2011) RelatedBills: Arthur Turner Sponsor: Arthur Turner SponsorList: HEALTH INS EXCHANGE ACT-TECH Title: Creates the Illinois Health Insurance Exchange Act. Contains only a short title provision. Abstract: House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee - 05/31/2011

Number: IL HB 2084 - Updated (Status 08/18/2011) RelatedBills: Fred Crespo Sponsor: Fred Crespo; Esther Golar; Keith Farnham; Sandra M. Pihos; Patricia R. Bellock; Michael J. Zalewski; Elizabeth Hernandez; Michelle Mussman; Linda Chapa LaVia; Michael Noland; Dan Kotowski; M. Maggie Crotty SponsorList: MHDD SERVICE PLAN TASK FORCE Title: Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. Creates the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services Strategic Planning Task Force for the purpose of developing a five-year comprehensive strategic plan for the State's mental health services. Provides that the plan shall address certain issues impacting mental health and developmental disabilities services including reducing regulatory redundancy, improving access to care, and maintaining financial Abstract: House Public Act ...... 97-0438 - 08/18/2011

Number: IL HB 3225 - Updated (Status 03/18/2011) RelatedBills: JoAnn D. Osmond Sponsor: JoAnn D. Osmond SponsorList: CIV ADMIN-FEDERAL HEALTHCARE Title: Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that a department or agency of the State shall not implement any part of the federal health care reform authorized by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed by the United States Congress on March 23, 2010 until all state challenges to the constitutionality of the key provisions of the Act are fully adjudicated. Sets forth a definition for "federal health care reform". Effective immediately. Abstract: House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee - 03/17/2011

Number: IL HB 3387 - Updated (Status 03/18/2011) RelatedBills: Constance A. Howard Sponsor: Constance A. Howard SponsorList: SCH CD-BULLYING PREVENTION Title: Amends the School Code. In a Section concerning the School Bullying Prevention Task Force, requires the State Board of Education to convene the Task Force to continue to monitor bullying in schools and to consider any additional recommendations subsequent to the submission of its report to the Governor and the General Assembly, which recommendations must be submitted in a report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 30, 2013. Repeals the Section on December 31, 2013 Abstract: House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee - 03/17/2011

Number: IL SB 1549 - Updated (Status 07/26/2011) RelatedBills: William R. Haine Sponsor: William R. Haine; Dave Syverson SponsorList: HEALTH BENEFITS EXCHANGE ACT Title: Creates the Illinois Health Benefits Exchange Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2014 and in accordance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care

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Act, the State shall establish a State health benefits exchange to be known as the Illinois Health Benefits Exchange in order to help individuals and small employers with no more than 50 employees shop for, select, and enroll in qualified, affordable private health plans. Sets forth provisions concerning Exchange functions, the Abstract: Senate Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments - 07/23/2011

Number: IL SB 1606 - Updated (Text 02/19/2011) RelatedBills: Mike Jacobs Sponsor: Mike Jacobs SponsorList: INSURANCE-TECH Title: Creates the Health Benefits Exchange Act. Contains only a short title provision. Abstract: Senate Referred to Assignments - 02/09/2011

Indiana - Adjourned 2011 8 Bills Number: IN HB 1019 - Updated (Status 02/17/2011) RelatedBills: C. Brown Sponsor: C. Brown; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: Training for child suicide prevention. Title: Requires the division of mental health and addiction to consider evidence based programs and develop programs for teacher training on the prevention of child suicide and the recognition of signs that a student may be considering suicide. Allows a governing body to adjourn its schools to allow teachers to participate in a basic or inservice course of education and training on suicide prevention and the recognition of signs that a student may be considering suicide. Provides that after June 30, Abstract: S First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services - 02/17/2011

Number: IN HB 1083 - Updated (Status 05/17/2011) RelatedBills: Crouch Sponsor: Crouch; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: Various criminal law matters. Title: Provides defenses to the crimes of disseminating matter that is harmful to minors, child exploitation, and possession of child pornography if a cellular telephone was used and the defendant and recipient of the matter are certain ages and meet other requirements. Provides that a school corporation may offer classes, instruction, or programs regarding the risks and consequences of creating and sharing sexually suggestive or explicit materials. Provides that discipline rules adopted by a school Abstract: H Effective 07/01/2011 - 05/16/2011

Number: IN HB 1189 - Updated (Status 01/26/2011) RelatedBills: Tyler Sponsor: Tyler; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: Bullying prevention task force. Title: Creates the school bullying prevention task force for students with disabilities to: (1) study the causes and effects of bullying in schools; (2) identify practices that reduce incidences of bullying; (3) highlight training and technical assistance opportunities for schools to effectively address bullying; and (4) evaluate the effectiveness of schools' current antibullying policies and other antibullying programs for students with disabilities. (The introduced version of this bill was produced Abstract: H Representatives Riecken and Hinkle added as coauthors - 01/25/2011

Number: IN HB 1567 - Updated (New 01/20/2011)

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RelatedBills: Porter Sponsor: Porter; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: Antibullying. Title: Requires the department of education to develop guidelines to assist school corporations and safe school committees in establishing bullying prevention programs and investigation and reporting procedures. Requires each school corporation to include the number and nature of bullying incidents that occurred within the school corporation on the school corporation's annual performance report. Modifies the definition of bullying. Requires each school corporation to include detailed procedures for Abstract: H First reading: referred to Committee on Education - 01/20/2011

Number: IN SB 4 - Updated (Status 05/19/2011) RelatedBills: Miller Sponsor: Miller; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: Suicide prevention. Title: Allows a governing body to adjourn its schools to allow teachers to participate in a basic or inservice course of education and training on suicide prevention and the recognition of signs that a student may be considering suicide. Requires the division of mental health and addiction to provide information and guidance to local school corporations on evidence based programs for teacher training on the prevention of child suicide and the recognition of signs that a student may be considering Abstract: H Effective 07/01/2011 - 05/18/2011

Number: IN SB 461 - Updated (Status 05/19/2011) RelatedBills: Miller Sponsor: Miller; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: Federal health care matters. Title: Provides that a resident may not be required to purchase a health plan. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services and the department of insurance to investigate, and allows submission of a waiver for, a specified provision of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Act). Allows the office of Medicaid policy and planning (office) to request federal approval to change how the state determines Medicaid eligibility for the aged, blind, and disabled. Requires Abstract: H SECTIONS 17 through 30 effective retroactive to 09/23/2010 - 05/18/2011

Number: IN SB 538 - Updated (Hearing 02/10/2011) SponsorList: Bullying prevention. Title: Requires the department of education to evaluate and make available to school corporations effective models of bullying prevention plans and to provide an appropriate incentive to school corporations with policies that encourage student participation in extracurricular activities designed to prevent bullying. Requires a school corporation to publish the number of bullying incidents that have occurred in the school corporation's annual performance report. Requires a school corporation's Abstract: S Senator Kruse added as third author - 01/18/2011

Number: IN SB 580 - Updated (Status 01/28/2011) RelatedBills: Simpson Sponsor: Simpson; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: Indiana health exchange. Title: Requires the commissioner of the department of insurance and the secretary of family and social services to perform certain tasks and report to the health finance commission to design, implement, and administer the Indiana health exchange in

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accordance with federal law. Specifies certain exchange related requirements, including financial requirements and health plan certification requirements. Abstract: S Senator Miller added as second author - 01/27/2011

Kansas - Adjourned 2011-2012 3 Bills Number: KS HB 2129 - Updated (Status 02/24/2011) RelatedBills: s I< < Sponsor: s I< <; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: Enacting the health care freedom act. Abstract: House Withdrawn from Calendar; Referred to Committee on Appropriations - 02/23/2011

Number: KS HCR 5007 - Updated (Status 05/13/2011) RelatedBills: s I< < Sponsor: s I< <; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: Constitutional amendment to preserve right to choose health care services and participate in health insurance plan. Abstract: Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary - 02/15/2011

Number: KS HR 6011 - Updated (Status, Text 03/12/2011) RelatedBills: Committee on Federal and State Affairs Sponsor: Committee on Federal and State Affairs SponsorList: Supporting attorney general's legal challenge of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Abstract: House Committee Report recommending resolution be adopted as amended by Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/11/2011

Kentucky - Adjourned 2011 2 Bills Number: KY HB 105 - Updated (Text 02/04/2011) RelatedBills: BR316 Sponsor: J. Fischer SponsorList: J. Fischer; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Title: AN ACT relating to health care mandates Abstract: Establish Subtitle 17D of KRS Chapter 304 and create new sections thereof to define terms and prohibit any federal or state law that compels a person, employer, or health care provider to participate in a health care system; define "abortion," "elective abortion," "health benefit exchange," and "small group"; prohibit elective abortion coverage by a qualified health benefit plan delivered or issued by a health benefit exchange in accordance with the opt-out provision of the federal Patient Status: to Health & Welfare (H) - 01/05/2011

Number: KY HB 370 - Updated (Status 03/04/2011) RelatedBills: BR1206 Sponsor: M. Marzian SponsorList: M. Marzian; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Title: AN ACT relating to school safety Abstract: Amend KRS 158.148 to require the discipline code to prohibit harassment, intimidation, bullying, or cyberbullying against students and define term; amend KRS 525.070 to expand the crime of harassment to include harassment, intimidation, bullying, or cyberbulling as defined in KRS 158.148 by students on school property and at school-sponsored events. Status: recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) - 03/03/2011

Louisiana - Adjourned 2011 6 Bills

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Number: LA HB 112 - Updated (Status 05/23/2011) RelatedBills: A.BADON Sponsor: A.BADON; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: STUDENTS Title: Provides relative to public school policies prohibiting the harassment, intimidation, and bullying of a student by another student Abstract: H 27 Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 43, nays 54. Failed to pass, motion to reconsider tabled. - 05/19/2011

Number: LA HB 115 - Updated (Status 05/23/2011) RelatedBills: ARMES Sponsor: ARMES; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: JUVENILE PROCEDURE Title: Provides with respect to juvenile parole eligibility (EG DECREASE GF EX See Note) Abstract: H 29 Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 39, nays 56. Failed to pass, motion to reconsider tabled. - 05/18/2011

Number: LA HCR 31 - Updated (Status 04/28/2011) RelatedBills: STIAES Sponsor: STIAES; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: BESE Title: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education make certain revisions to guidelines for the use of seclusion rooms and restraint of students with exceptionalities Abstract: H 5 Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education. - 04/26/2011

Number: LA HCSR 2 - Updated (Text 06/29/2011) RelatedBills: HARRISON Sponsor: HARRISON; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: MEDICAID Title: Requests a study of the feasibility of the La. Children and Youth Health Insurance Program providing for reimbursement of health care services delivered at schools Abstract: H Returned to house of origin and approved on 5/24/2011. - 05/24/2011

Number: LA SB 59 - Updated (Text 07/06/2011) RelatedBills: DONAHUE Sponsor: DONAHUE; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: STUDENTS Title: Provides relative to the use of seclusion and physical restraint to address the behavior of students with exceptionalities. (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) Abstract: S Effective date 6/29/11. - 06/29/2011

Number: LA SB 67 - Updated (Text 07/07/2011) RelatedBills: BROOME Sponsor: BROOME; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; SponsorList: STUDENTS Title: Provides relative to school discipline policies. (8/15/11) Abstract: S Vetoed by the Governor. - 07/01/2011

Massachusetts 2011-2012 21 Bills Number: MA HB 450 - Updated (Status 02/17/2011) RelatedBills: Kay Khan

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Sponsor: Kay Khan SponsorList: An Act to expand juvenile jurisdiction, increase public safety and protect children from harm Abstract: Concurred in committee referral - 02/14/2011

Number: MA HB 1059 - Updated (Hearing, Status 06/09/2011) RelatedBills: Marc T. Lombardo Sponsor: Marc T. Lombardo SponsorList: An Act relative to bullying in schools Title: Submits provisions relative to the prohibition of bullying in schools; requires each county or school board of education establish a policy prohibiting harassment or bullying, including, but not limited to, a statement prohibiting harassment on any school property, a definition of harassment and bullying, a description of type of behavior expected from students, consequences for people who commit acts of harassment and bullying, procedure for reporting, investigating, documenting and responding Abstract: Hearing Scheduled JED - 10/25/2011 10:00 AM A-2 - 06/08/2011

Number: MA HB 1174 - Updated (New 02/17/2011) RelatedBills: Ruth B. Balser Sponsor: Ruth B. Balser SponsorList: An Act requiring mental health parity for disability policies Abstract: Concurred in committee referral - 02/16/2011

Number: MA HB 1416 - Updated (Status 07/16/2011) RelatedBills: Ruth B. Balser Sponsor: Ruth B. Balser SponsorList: An Act regarding proportional payments of the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project Title: Regulates provisions related to the Department of Mental Health's program: Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project. Abstract: New draft substituted - see SB1960 - 07/11/2011

Number: MA HB 1417 - Updated (Status 06/15/2011) RelatedBills: Ruth B. Balser Sponsor: Ruth B. Balser SponsorList: An Act relative to the Coordination of Children's Mental Health Care and Clinicians Title: Promulgates rules and regulations relative to providing persons under 19 years of age with collateral services. Abstract: Reported favorably by Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse - 06/14/2011

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Number: MA HB 1421 - Updated (Status 07/01/2011) RelatedBills: Kay Khan Sponsor: Kay Khan SponsorList: An Act relative to juvenile mental health Title: Authorizes the department of mental health to conduct a review of mental health and substance abuse service needs of adolescents in state custody; articulates contents and purposes of said review, including models of detention alternatives for individuals requiring mental health and substances services in detention, unmet mental health and substance abuse needs of juveniles in the commonwealths juvenile justice system and recommendations for meeting said needs; direct said department to post a Abstract: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing - 06/29/2011

Number: MA HB 1849 - Updated (Text 08/30/2011) RelatedBills: Governor Sponsor: Governor SponsorList: An Act relative to improving the quality of health care and controlling costs by reforming health systems and payments Title: Requires Commissioner of the Division of Insurance Authority to consider several new criteria when deciding whether or not to disapprove excessive health insurance premium increases; regulates the formation and use of integrated care organizations, comprised of groups of providers that work together to achieve improved health outcomes for patients at lower costs; imposes benchmarks and timelines for the transition to alternatives to fee for service and the predominant use of integrated care Abstract: Hearing Scheduled JHC - 07/08/2011 11:00 AM Riverview School, 551 Route 6A, Sandwich, MA 02537 - 06/27/2011

Number: MA HB 1922 - Updated (Hearing, Status 04/23/2011) RelatedBills: Patricia A. Haddad Sponsor: Patricia A. Haddad SponsorList: A Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to child suicide Abstract: Hearing Scheduled JED - 06/28/2011 10:00 AM A-2 - 04/22/2011

Number: MA HB 1949 - Updated (Hearing, Status 06/09/2011) RelatedBills: Tom Sannicandro Sponsor: Tom Sannicandro SponsorList: An Act relative to the school to prison pipeline Title: Articulates a definition of institutionalized-bullying and prohibits it under Section 37O of Chapter 71; directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall promulgate regulations to standardize reporting mechanisms for school-based arrests and for providing information to parents, teachers and staff, and law enforcements about said arrests and about misapplication of school policies and practices in the disciplining of students. Abstract: Hearing Scheduled JED - 09/27/2011 10:00 AM Gardner Auditorium - 06/08/2011

Number: MA HB 3492 - Updated (Text 09/01/2011) RelatedBills: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Sponsor: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities SponsorList: An Act relative to regarding families and children engaged in services Abstract: Passed to be engrossed (39/0) - 07/14/2011

Number: MA HB 3584 - Updated (New 07/28/2011)

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RelatedBills: Spec. Comm. School Violence Sponsor: Spec. Comm. School Violence SponsorList: An Act relative to implementation of the school bullying law Abstract: Concurred in committee referral - 07/18/2011

Number: MA SB 64 - Updated (Hearing, Status 05/28/2011) RelatedBills: Karen E. Spilka Sponsor: Karen E. Spilka SponsorList: An Act to expand juvenile jurisdiction, increase public safety and protect children from harm. Title: Makes technical changes to various statutes through increasing the maximum allowable age limits pertaining to juvenile jurisdiction, and in most cases raises age limits from 17 to 18 years. Abstract: Hearing Scheduled JCF - 06/07/2011 10:30 AM B-2 - 05/05/2011

Number: MA SB 66 - Updated (Status 06/11/2011) RelatedBills: Karen E. Spilka Sponsor: Karen E. Spilka SponsorList: An Act regarding families and children engaged in services Title: Establishes a series of Community based services (CBS) for families and children in distress; designates said service to facilitate and coordinate between multiple state agencies; articulates how said families and children are to process through the network and its related agencies; designates the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to design a model for the delivery of community based services after 24 months; further designates that the model shall be revised, under Abstract: New draft substituted - see HB3492 - 06/09/2011

Number: MA SB 219 - Updated (Hearing, Status 06/09/2011) RelatedBills: Mark C. Montigny Sponsor: Mark C. Montigny SponsorList: An Act strengthening the anti-bullying law. Abstract: Hearing Scheduled JED - 10/25/2011 10:00 AM A-2 - 06/08/2011

Number: MA SB 238 - Updated (Hearing, Status 06/09/2011) RelatedBills: Karen E. Spilka Sponsor: Karen E. Spilka SponsorList: An Act Interrupting the school to prison pipeline. Title: Articulates a definition of institutionalized-bullying and prohibits it under Section 37O of Chapter 71; directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall promulgate regulations to standardize reporting mechanisms for school-based arrests and for providing information to parents, teachers and staff, and law enforcements about said arrests and about misapplication of school policies and practices in the disciplining of students. Abstract: Hearing Scheduled JED - 09/27/2011 10:00 AM Gardner Auditorium - 06/08/2011

Number: MA SB 978 - Updated (Status 07/13/2011) RelatedBills: Gale D. Candaras Sponsor: Gale D. Candaras SponsorList: An Act relative to juvenile mental health Abstract: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing - 06/30/2011

Number: MA SB 984 - Updated (Status 07/16/2011) RelatedBills: Jennifer L. Flanagan Sponsor: Jennifer L. Flanagan

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SponsorList: An Act regarding proportional payments of the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project Abstract: New draft substituted - see SB1960 - 07/11/2011

Number: MA SB 990 - Updated (Status 07/06/2011) RelatedBills: Steven A. Tolman Sponsor: Steven A. Tolman SponsorList: An Act relative to children's mental health clinicians Title: Regulates collateral care services provided to persons under the age of 19 by licensed mental health professionals; articulates psychopharmacological services and neuropsychological assessment services be treated as a medical benefit and shall be covered in the same manner as all other medical services. Abstract: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing - 07/01/2011

Number: MA SB 1178 - Updated (Hearing 06/06/2011) RelatedBills: Steven A. Tolman Sponsor: Steven A. Tolman SponsorList: An Act relative to investigations by the Boards of Registration in Medicine, Nursing and Psychology. Title: Any privilege established by Section 20B of Chapter 233, by court decision or by professional code relating to the exclusion of health information, may not be invoked in any investigation of complaints or prosecution of disciplinary action by the Board of Registration in Medicine, the Board of Registration in Nursing and the Board of Registration of Psychologists; requires all health information obtained by said boards shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 66A and Chapter 93H. Abstract: Hearing Scheduled JPH - 06/14/2011 10:00 AM A-1 - 03/30/2011

Number: MA SB 1960 - Updated (Status, Text 08/13/2011) RelatedBills: Joint Committee on Mental Health & Substance Abuse Sponsor: Joint Committee on Mental Health & Substance Abuse SponsorList: An Act regarding proportional payments of the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project Abstract: Referred to Senate Committee on Ethics and Rules - 08/08/2011

Number: MA SB 1963 - Updated (Status 07/20/2011) RelatedBills: Senate Ways and Means Sponsor: Senate Ways and Means SponsorList: An Act regarding families and children engaged in services Title: Establishes a series of community based services (CBS) for families and children in distress; designates said service to facilitate and coordinate between multiple state agencies; articulates how said families and children are to process through the network and its related agencies and what services are available for them; creates the Families and Children Requiring Assistance Advisory Board and outlines its duties and powers; designates the Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Abstract: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means - 07/18/2011

Maryland - Adjourned 2011 9 Bills Number: MD HB 32 - Updated (Status 04/02/2011) RelatedBills: Samuel I. Rosenberg Sponsor: Samuel I. Rosenberg SponsorList: Medical Treatment - Homeless, Abandoned, and Runaway Youth Title: Providing that a minor has the same capacity as an adult to consent to medical treatment if the minor is homeless, abandoned, or a runaway, is at least 12 years

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old, and is certified as homeless, abandoned, or a runaway by an employee of a homeless shelter or by a health care provider or social worker who is not providing medical treatment to the minor; etc. Abstract: H Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations Withdrawn - 04/05/2011

Number: MD HB 38 - Updated (Status 05/20/2011) RelatedBills: SB 489 Sponsor: Jeff Waldstreicher SponsorList: Jeff Waldstreicher Title: Nonpublic Schools Participating in State-Funded Education Programs - Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation - Policies Abstract: Requiring nonpublic schools that participate in State-funded education programs to adopt by March 31, 2012, a policy prohibiting bullying, harassment, and intimidation; requiring the policy to include specified provisions; encouraging nonpublic schools to develop the policy in consultation with specified groups and to publicize the policy in a specified manner; providing that specified employees who report acts of bullying, harassment, or intimidation are not civilly liable under specified Status: Approved by the Governor - - Chapter 487 - 05/19/2011

Number: MD HB 166 - Updated (Status 04/13/2011) RelatedBills: SB 182 Sponsor: Speaker, The SponsorList: Speaker, The Title: Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Act of 2011 Abstract: Establishing the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange as a public corporation and an independent unit of State government; establishing the purposes, powers, and duties of the Exchange; establishing the Board of Trustees of the Exchange; providing for the qualifications, appointment, term, and removal of members of the Board; establishing the powers and duties of the Board; requiring the Board to appoint an Executive Director of the Exchange, with the approval of the Governor, and to determine the Status: Approved by the Governor - - Chapter 2 - 04/12/2011

Number: MD HB 516 - Updated (Status 03/26/2011) RelatedBills: SB 107 Sponsor: Eric M. Bromwell SponsorList: Eric M. Bromwell Title: Health Benefit Exchanges - Establishment and Operation Abstract: Requiring a health benefit exchange to be established as a nonprofit entity; prohibiting an exchange from being established as a governmental agency; establishing the primary purpose of an exchange; requiring an exchange to focus its efforts on carrying out specified exchange functions; prohibiting an exchange from taking on specified functions, providing specified products or services, or soliciting business from specified persons; etc. Status: H Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations Withdrawn - 03/25/2011

Number: MD HB 685 - Updated (Status 04/07/2011) RelatedBills: SB 549 Sponsor: Anne R. Kaiser SponsorList: Anne R. Kaiser Title: Education - Bullying Safety Risks and Health Problems

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Abstract: Requiring the State Board of Education to include in a specified model policy information on safety risks and health and mental problems that may affect a student who is a victim or an alleged perpetrator of bullying, harassment, or intimidation. Status: S Unfavorable Report by Education Health and Environmental Affairs - 04/07/2011

Number: MD SB 107 - Updated (Status 03/25/2011) RelatedBills: HB 516 Sponsor: Astle SponsorList: Astle Title: Health Benefit Exchanges - Establishment and Operation Abstract: Requiring a health benefit exchange to be established as a nonprofit entity; prohibiting an exchange from being established as a governmental agency; establishing the primary purpose of an exchange; requiring an exchange to focus its efforts on carrying out specified exchange functions; prohibiting an exchange from taking on specified functions, providing specified products or services, or soliciting business from specified persons; etc. Status: S Unfavorable Report by Finance - 03/25/2011

Number: MD SB 182 - Updated (Status 04/13/2011) RelatedBills: HB 166 Sponsor: President, The SponsorList: President, The Title: Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Act of 2011 Abstract: Establishing the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange as a public corporation and an independent unit of State government; establishing the purposes, powers, and duties of the Exchange; establishing the Board of Trustees of the Exchange; providing for the qualifications, appointment, term, and removal of members of the Board; establishing the powers and duties of the Board; requiring the Board to appoint an Executive Director of the Exchange, with the approval of the Governor, and to determine the Status: Approved by the Governor - - Chapter 1 - 04/12/2011

Number: MD SB 489 - Updated (Status 05/20/2011) RelatedBills: HB 38 Sponsor: Joan Carter Conway SponsorList: Joan Carter Conway Title: Nonpublic Schools Participating in State-Funded Education Programs - Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation - Policies Abstract: Requiring nonpublic schools that participate in State-funded education programs to adopt by March 31, 2012, a policy prohibiting bullying, harassment, and intimidation; requiring the policy to include specified provisions; encouraging nonpublic schools to develop the policy in consultation with specified groups and to publicize the policy in a specified manner; providing that specified employees who report acts of bullying, harassment, or intimidation are not civilly liable under specified Status: Approved by the Governor - - Chapter 486 - 05/19/2011

Number: MD SB 594 - Updated (Status 02/10/2011) RelatedBills: HB 1019 Sponsor: Jamie Raskin SponsorList: Jamie Raskin Title: Child Abuse and Neglect - Reasonable Corporal Punishment - Definition and Limitations

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Abstract: Specifying that for purposes of specified laws relating to child abuse and neglect, "abuse" does not include reasonable corporal punishment; defining "reasonable corporal punishment"; specifying that reasonable corporal punishment does not include specified actions; etc. Status: S Hearing 3/1 at 1:00 p.m. - 02/09/2011

Maine - Adjourned 2011-2012 9 Bills Number: ME LD 364 - Updated (Text 07/28/2011) RelatedBills: Mark Dion Sponsor: Mark Dion SponsorList: Resolve, Directing Updated Review and Evaluation of Maine's Mental Health Parity Law Title: This resolve directs the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance to review and evaluate the mental health parity law in the same manner as is required for a proposal for a mandated health benefit. Abstract: (S) Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) - 05/05/2011

Number: ME LD 646 - Updated (Text 07/29/2011) RelatedBills: Joan Welsh Sponsor: Joan Welsh SponsorList: An Act To Ensure the Safety of Children in the MaineCare Program Who Are Prescribed Antipsychotic Medications Title: This bill provides specific requirements for the provision of antipsychotic medications to children in the MaineCare program. It provides for uses approved and for uses not approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration. It provides for documentation in the child's health care record and for monitoring for effectiveness and side effects. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt routine technical rules to implement the Abstract: (S) CARRIED OVER TO ANY SPECIAL OR REGULAR SESSION OF THE 125th LEGISLATURE PURSUANT TO JOINT ORDER HP 1190, IN CONCURRENCE - 06/29/2011

Number: ME LD 746 - Updated (Text 07/29/2011) RelatedBills: Kathleen Chase Sponsor: Kathleen Chase SponsorList: An Act Regarding the Consent of Minors for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Aid Title: This bill provides conditions under which a minor may legally consent to treatment of abuse of alcohol or drugs or for emotional or psychological problems without the consent of the minors parents or legal guardians. Abstract: (S) Under suspension of the Rules Reports READ On motion by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED , in concurrence. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) - 06/10/2011

Number: ME LD 882 - Updated (Text 07/29/2011) RelatedBills: Wesley Richardson Sponsor: Wesley Richardson SponsorList: An Act To Limit Health Care Mandates Title: This bill prohibits carriers from offering a health plan in this State on or after January 1, 2014 that exceeds the minimum essential benefits package determined in accordance with federal law.The bill also requires the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance to evaluate the minimum essential benefits package to be determined by the Secretary of the United States

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Department of Health and Human Services in comparison to existing mandated health insurance benefits Abstract: (S) CARRIED OVER TO ANY SPECIAL OR REGULAR SESSION OF THE 125th LEGISLATURE PURSUANT TO JOINT ORDER HP 1190, IN CONCURRENCE - 06/29/2011

Number: ME LD 980 - Updated (Text 07/29/2011) RelatedBills: Donald Pilon Sponsor: Donald Pilon SponsorList: An Act To Prohibit Cyberbullying in Public Schools Title: Current law requires each school board to adopt a policy that addresses injurious hazing. This bill repeals the injurious hazing law and enacts provisions requiring school boards to adopt policies prohibiting offensive student or organizational behavior, including injurious hazing, harassment, bullying and cyberbullying. It requires the school board to include in the policy a procedure for reporting the offensive behavior to the authorities. The bill also makes harassment by cyberbullying a Abstract: (S) CARRIED OVER TO ANY SPECIAL OR REGULAR SESSION OF THE 125th LEGISLATURE PURSUANT TO JOINT ORDER HP 1190, IN CONCURRENCE - 06/29/2011

Number: ME LD 1237 - Updated (Text 08/09/2011) RelatedBills: Terry Morrison Sponsor: Terry Morrison SponsorList: An Act To Prohibit Bullying in Schools Title: This bill requires each school administrative unit to adopt, by August 15, 2012, a harassment, intimidation and bullying prevention policy based upon a model policy developed by the Commissioner of Education in conjunction with an advisory committee composed of representatives of parents, guardians, teachers, school employees, volunteers, students, administrators, community representatives, the Maine School Superintendents Association, the Maine Principals' Association and other interested Abstract: (S) CARRIED OVER TO ANY SPECIAL OR REGULAR SESSION OF THE 125TH LEGISLATURE PURSUANT TO JOINT ORDER HP 1190 - 06/29/2011

Number: ME LD 1497 - Updated (Text 08/09/2011) RelatedBills: Jonathan McKane Sponsor: Jonathan McKane SponsorList: An Act To Comply with the Health Insurance Exchange Provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Title: This bill establishes the Maine Health Benefit Exchange pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The exchange is established as authorized by federal law to facilitate the purchase of health care coverage by individuals and small businesses. The bill requires coverage to be available through the exchange no later than January 1, 2014. The bill authorizes the use of an assessment or user fee on health insurance carriers to support the operations of the exchange. Abstract: (S) CARRIED OVER TO ANY SPECIAL OR REGULAR SESSION OF THE 125th LEGISLATURE PURSUANT TO JOINT ORDER HP 1190, IN CONCURRENCE - 06/29/2011

Number: ME LD 1498 - Updated (Text 08/09/2011) RelatedBills: Sharon Treat Sponsor: Sharon Treat

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SponsorList: An Act To Phase Out Dirigo Health and Establish the Maine Health Benefit Exchange for Small Businesses and Individuals Title: This bill repeals Dirigo Health effective January 1, 2014 and, in its place, establishes the Maine Health Benefit Exchange. The exchange is established as authorized by federal law to facilitate the purchase of health care coverage by individuals and small businesses. The bill requires coverage to be available through the exchange no later than January 1, 2014. Coverage of individuals and small businesses under the current Dirigo Health program will end on January 1, 2014 as coverage will Abstract: (S) CARRIED OVER TO ANY SPECIAL OR REGULAR SESSION OF THE 125th LEGISLATURE PURSUANT TO JOINT ORDER HP 1190, IN CONCURRENCE - 06/29/2011

Number: ME LD 1582 - Updated (Status 07/12/2011) SponsorList: Resolve, Creating the Advisory Committee on Maine's Health Insurance Exchange Title: This resolve is reported out pursuant to joint order by the Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services. The resolve creates the Advisory Committee on Maine's Health Insurance Exchange. The charge of the advisory committee is to make recommendations to the Legislature and to the Governor on courses of action to ensure federal funding for the creation of a health insurance exchange and to provide draft enabling legislation for the creation of a health insurance exchange.FISCAL Abstract: Signed by the Governor - 07/06/2011

Michigan 2011-2012 19 Bills Number: MI HB 4163 - Updated (Hearing 06/24/2011) RelatedBills: Philip Potvin Sponsor: Philip Potvin; Jon Bumstead SponsorList: Education; discipline; policy prohibiting harassment and bullying at school; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 Title: To amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1310b. Abstract: printed bill filed 02/03/2011 - 02/08/2011

Number: MI HB 4173 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Mark Meadows Sponsor: Mark Meadows; Lisa Brown; Jeff Irwin; Barb Byrum; Lesia Liss; Jon Switalski; Jim Townsend ; Sean McCann; Brandon Dillon; Joan Bauer; Marcia Hovey-Wright; Dian Slavens; Douglas Geiss; Ellen Cogen Lipton; Richard LeBlanc; Kate Segal; Rashida Tlaib; Charles Brunner; John Olumba SponsorList: Education; discipline; policy prohibiting harassment and bullying at school; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 Title: To amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1310b. Abstract: printed bill filed 02/03/2011 - 02/08/2011

Number: MI HB 4237 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Lisa Brown Sponsor: Lisa Brown; Kate Segal SponsorList: Crimes; other; cyberbullying; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 Title: To amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 411w. Abstract: printed bill filed 02/11/2011 - 02/15/2011

Number: MI HB 4238 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011)

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RelatedBills: HB 4237 Sponsor: Lisa Brown SponsorList: Lisa Brown; Kate Segal Title: Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of cyberbullying; enact. Amends sec. 16t, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 Abstract: To amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16t of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16t), as amended by 2008 PA 565. Status: printed bill filed 02/11/2011 - 02/15/2011

Number: MI HB 4391 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Sean McCann Sponsor: Sean McCann; Mark Meadows; Andrew Kandrevas; Tim Melton; Maureen Stapleton; Brandon Dillon; Rashida Tlaib; Marcia Hovey-Wright SponsorList: Education; discipline; adoption and implementation of policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or cyberbullying; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 Title: To amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1310b. Abstract: printed bill filed 03/09/2011 - 03/09/2011

Number: MI HB 4392 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Kate Segal Sponsor: Kate Segal; Mark Meadows; Tim Melton; Maureen Stapleton; Brandon Dillon; Andrew Kandrevas; Sean McCann; Rashida Tlaib; Marcia Hovey-Wright SponsorList: Crimes; other; court to defer prosecution of person less than 18 years convicted of cyberbullying; allow under certain circumstances. Amends 1927 PA 175 Title: To amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 4b to chapter IX. Abstract: printed bill filed 03/09/2011 - 03/09/2011

Number: MI HB 4605 - Updated (Status 05/05/2011) RelatedBills: Lisa Brown Sponsor: Lisa Brown; Jon Switalski; Dian Slavens; Rashida Tlaib; Barb Byrum; Jimmy Womack; Rudy Hobbs; Ellen Cogen Lipton; Vicki Barnett; Stacy Erwin Oakes; David Nathan SponsorList: Insurance; health; coverage for certain treatments related to autism; provide for. Amends 1980 PA 350 Title: To amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 416e. Abstract: printed bill filed 05/04/2011 - 05/04/2011

Number: MI SB 39 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Tupac Hunter Sponsor: Tupac Hunter; John Gleason; Gretchen Whitmer; Morris Hood SponsorList: Insurance; health care corporations; coverage for certain treatments related to autism; provide for. Amends 1980 PA 350 Title: To amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 416e. Abstract: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE - 01/19/2011

Number: MI SB 45 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Glenn Anderson Sponsor: Glenn Anderson; Steven Bieda; Gretchen Whitmer; Vincent Gregory; Hoon-Yung Hopgood; Rebekah Warren; Tupac Hunter

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SponsorList: Education; discipline; policy prohibiting harassment and bullying at school; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 Title: To amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1310b. Abstract: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY - 03/24/2011

Number: MI SB 50 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Rebekah Warren Sponsor: Rebekah Warren; Coleman Young; Vincent Gregory; Hoon-Yung Hopgood; Gretchen Whitmer; Morris Hood; Tupac Hunter; John Gleason; Steven Bieda SponsorList: Insurance; health; coverage for autism spectrum disorder, mental health, and substance abuse treatment; provide that coverage cannot be more restrictive than coverage for medical treatment. Amends 1956 PA 218 Title: To amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406s. Abstract: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE - 01/20/2011

Number: MI SB 124 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Rick Jones Sponsor: Rick Jones; Tonya Schuitmaker; Tory Rocca SponsorList: Crimes; other; cyberbullying; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 Title: To amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 411w. Abstract: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY - 02/09/2011

Number: MI SB 125 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: SB 124 Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker SponsorList: Tonya Schuitmaker; Rick Jones; Tory Rocca Title: Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of cyberbullying; enact. Amends sec. 16t, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 Abstract: To amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16t of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16t), as amended by 2010 PA 278. Status: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY - 02/09/2011

Number: MI SB 137 - Updated (Status 05/05/2011) RelatedBills: Rick Jones Sponsor: Rick Jones SponsorList: Education; discipline; policy prohibiting harassment and bullying at school; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 Title: To amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1310b. Abstract: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE S-1 - 05/05/2011

Number: MI SB 147 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Gretchen Whitmer Sponsor: Gretchen Whitmer; Tupac Hunter; John Gleason; Glenn Anderson; Hoon-Yung Hopgood; Rebekah Warren SponsorList: Education; discipline; adoption and implementation of policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or cyberbullying; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 Title: To amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1310b. Abstract: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - 02/16/2011

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Number: MI SB 148 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Gretchen Whitmer Sponsor: Gretchen Whitmer; Tupac Hunter; John Gleason; Glenn Anderson; Hoon-Yung Hopgood; Rebekah Warren SponsorList: Law enforcement; training; procedures regarding cyberbullying reporting; provide for. Creates new act. Title: To provide for the reporting of cyberbullying incidents; and to provide for certain powers and duties of law enforcement officers and school officials regarding those incidents. Abstract: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - 02/16/2011

Number: MI SB 261 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: SB 262 Sponsor: Tupac Hunter SponsorList: Tupac Hunter Title: Law enforcement; other; cyberbullying public awareness campaign; create. Amends 1935 PA 59 Abstract: To amend 1935 PA 59, entitled "An act to provide for the public safety; to create the Michigan state police, and provide for the organization thereof; to transfer thereto the offices, duties and powers of the state fire marshal, the state oil inspector, the department of the Michigan state police as heretofore organized, and the department of public safety; to create the office of commissioner of the Michigan state police; to provide for an acting commissioner and for the appointment of the Status: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY - 03/10/2011

Number: MI SB 262 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Tupac Hunter Sponsor: Tupac Hunter SponsorList: Crimes; other; cyberbullying; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 Title: To amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 411w. Abstract: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY - 03/10/2011

Number: MI SB 414 - Updated (New 06/09/2011) RelatedBills: Michael Green Sponsor: Michael Green; Bruce Caswell; Randy Richardville; Judith Emmons; John Gleason; Virgil Smith; Gretchen Whitmer; Steven Bieda; Coleman Young; Morris Hood; Vincent Gregory; Bert Johnson; John Pappageorge; Darwin Booher; Rebekah Warren SponsorList: Insurance; health care corporations; coverage for certain treatment related to autism; provide for. Amends 1980 PA 350 Title: To amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 416e. Abstract: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY - 06/08/2011

Number: MI SB 693 - Updated (New 09/23/2011) RelatedBills: James Marleau Sponsor: James Marleau SponsorList: Insurance; health; MiHealth marketplace; establish. Creates new act. Title: To provide for the establishment of the MiHealth marketplace as a nonprofit corporation; to create the board of the MiHealth marketplace and prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for assessments and user fees; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and agencies.

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Abstract: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY - 09/22/2011

Minnesota - Adjourned 2011-2012 19 Bills Number: MN HF 468 - Updated (Status 03/11/2011) RelatedBills: SF 277 Sponsor: Gruenhagen SponsorList: Gruenhagen Title: State fund expenditure to comply with federal health care laws prohibited. Abstract: State fund expenditure to comply with federal health care laws prohibited. Status: Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Health and Human Services Finance - 03/10/2011

Number: MN HF 497 - Updated (Status 05/19/2011) RelatedBills: Gottwalt Sponsor: Gottwalt SponsorList: Health insurance exchange created. Title: Health insurance exchange created. Abstract: Authors stricken McDonald and McElfatrick - 05/18/2011

Number: MN HF 765 - Updated (Status 04/08/2011) RelatedBills: SF 494 Sponsor: Davnie SponsorList: Davnie Title: Harassment, bullying, intimidation, and violence policies provided. Abstract: Harassment, bullying, intimidation, and violence policies provided. Status: Author added Greene - 04/05/2011

Number: MN HF 804 - Updated (New 03/04/2011) RelatedBills: Kiffmeyer Sponsor: Kiffmeyer SponsorList: Piggy bank health plan created to provide comprehensive, sustainable coverage for children up to age 26. Title: Piggy bank health plan created to provide comprehensive, sustainable coveragefor children up to age 26. Abstract: Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services Reform - 03/03/2011

Number: MN HF 1071 - Updated (Status 04/08/2011) RelatedBills: SF 1020 Sponsor: Norton SponsorList: Norton Title: Autism spectrum disorder coverage provided. Abstract: Autism spectrum disorder coverage provided. Status: Author added Brynaert - 04/07/2011

Number: MN HF 1075 - Updated (New 03/15/2011) RelatedBills: SF 837 Sponsor: Mack SponsorList: Mack Title: Single public health care program plan recommendation required, eligibility and enrollment processes simplified, systems automated, and report required. Abstract: Single public health care program plan recommendation required, eligibility andenrollment processes simplified, systems automated, and report required.

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Status: Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services Finance - 03/14/2011

Number: MN HF 1204 - Updated (Status 03/24/2011) RelatedBills: SF 917 Sponsor: Murphy, E. SponsorList: Murphy, E. Title: Minnesota health benefit exchange created. Abstract: Minnesota health benefit exchange created. Status: Authors added Slocum and Tillberry - 03/23/2011

Number: MN HF 1215 - Updated (Status 03/23/2011) RelatedBills: SF 1261 Sponsor: Anderson, D. SponsorList: Anderson, D. Title: Children's mental health provisions modified regarding juvenile treatment screening. Abstract: Children's mental health provisions modified regarding juvenile treatmentscreening. Status: Author added Peterson, S. - 03/22/2011

Number: MN HF 1529 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: SF 1222 Sponsor: Greiling SponsorList: Greiling Title: Nonpublic schools that receive state aid, materials, services, or other publicly funded support made subject to requirements. Abstract: Nonpublic schools that receive state aid, materials, services, or other publiclyfunded support made subject to requirements. Status: Authors added Clark, Slocum and Champion - 04/26/2011

Number: MN HF 1552 - Updated (Status 05/19/2011) RelatedBills: SF 1343 Sponsor: Wardlow SponsorList: Wardlow Title: Health insurance exchange creation, operation, or existence prohibited in Minnesota. Abstract: Health insurance exchange creation, operation, or existence prohibited inMinnesota. Status: Author added McDonald - 05/18/2011

Number: MN HF 1717 - Updated (Status 05/19/2011) RelatedBills: SF 1476 Sponsor: Daudt SponsorList: Daudt Title: Health care providers prohibited from firearms inquiries. Abstract: Health care providers prohibited from firearms inquiries. Status: Authors added Franson; Scott; Gottwalt; Lohmer; Holberg; Drazkowski; Benson, M.; Woodard; Sanders; Rukavina; Anzelc and Dill - 05/18/2011

Number: MN SF 33 - Updated (Status 03/03/2011) RelatedBills: HF 199 Sponsor: Hann SponsorList: Hann Title: Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act

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Abstract: 3E "Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act"; providing a statement of publicpolicy declaring that every resident of Minnesota has the freedom of choice inhealth care (je) Status: Author added Vandeveer - 03/03/2011

Number: MN SF 494 - Updated (New 02/26/2011) RelatedBills: HF 765 Sponsor: Dibble SponsorList: Dibble Title: School harassment, bullying, intimidation and violence policy modifications Abstract: Relating to education; requiring school boards to adopt a written policy by acertain date to prohibit harassment, bullying, intimidation and violenceincluding electronic forms and forms requiring Internet use; repealing obsoletelanguage (me) Status: Referred to Education - 02/28/2011

Number: MN SF 837 - Updated (New 03/16/2011) RelatedBills: HF 1075 Sponsor: Sheran SponsorList: Sheran Title: Single public health care program establishment plan requirement Abstract: Relating to human services; requiring the commissioner of human services torecommend a plan to establish a single public health care program; simplifyingeligibility and enrollment processes; automating systems; requiring areport (me) Status: Referred to Health and Human Services - 03/16/2011

Number: MN SF 917 - Updated (Status 03/30/2011) RelatedBills: HF 1204 Sponsor: Berglin SponsorList: Berglin Title: Minnesota Health Benefit Exchange Act Abstract: "Minnesota Health Benefit Exchange Act"; creating the Minnesota health benefitexchange; defining certain terms; establishing exchange; specifying the generalrequirements and the duties of the exchange; authorizing the exchange to certifya health benefit plan as qualified provided it meets certain criteria;authorizing the exchange to establish and all-payer rate setting system togovern provider payments made under private and public sector health plansoffered inside and outside the exchange; Status: Author added Higgins - 03/29/2011

Number: MN SF 1020 - Updated (Status 04/14/2011) RelatedBills: HF 1071 Sponsor: Higgins SponsorList: Higgins Title: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) health insurance coverage establishment Abstract: Relating to insurance; defining autism spectrum disorders (ASD);requiring health insurance plans (benefits) to provide coverage for autismspectrum disorders diagnosis, evaluation, assessment and medically necessarycare, prohibiting health plan renewal or reissuance refusal, termination orcoverage restriction due to a diagnosis of autism, providing for thesupervision of certain practitioners, analysts and aids (me) Status: Author added Senjem - 04/14/2011

Number: MN SF 1222 - Updated (New 04/16/2011)

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RelatedBills: HF 1529 Sponsor: Goodwin SponsorList: Goodwin Title: Nonpublic schools obligations Abstract: Requiring nonpublic (parochial) schools in receipt of state aid, materials,services, or publicly funded support to fulfill certain requirements relating todisabilities, discrimination, harassment, reporting, academic performance data,and Pupil Fair Dismissal Act compliance (rt) Status: Referred to Education - 04/18/2011

Number: MN SF 1261 - Updated (New 04/26/2011) RelatedBills: HF 1215 Sponsor: Benson SponsorList: Benson Title: Juvenile treatment screenings and oversight provisions modifications Abstract: Relating to children's mental health; modifying juvenile treatment screeningprovisions; requiring screenings to be conducted within a certain number of daysand requiring the team to have a parent or guardian member, clarifying conductof and case plan preparation oversight (rt) Status: Referred to Health and Human Services - 04/26/2011

Number: MN SF 1343 - Updated (New 04/30/2011) RelatedBills: HF 1552 Sponsor: Hoffman SponsorList: Hoffman Title: Health insurance exchange prohibition Abstract: Relating to insurance; prohibiting the creation, operation, or existence of ahealth insurance exchange in Minnesota (me) Status: Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection - 05/02/2011

Missouri - Adjourned 2011 11 Bills Number: MO HB 40 - Updated (Status 02/10/2011) RelatedBills: Lampe, Sara (138) Sponsor: Lampe, Sara (138) SponsorList: Changes the laws regarding the identification, assessment, and education of children with autism spectrum disorder Title: HB 40 -- Autism Spectrum Disorder Sponsor: Lampe This bill changes the laws regarding the identification, assessment, and education of children with autism spectrum disorder. In its main provisions, the bill: (1) Requires the state to provide early intervention services to children with autism under Part C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, commonly known as the First Steps Program (Section 160.900, RSMo); (2) Requires course work in teacher training programs to include Abstract: Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H) - 02/10/2011

Number: MO HB 273 - Updated (Status 04/05/2011) RelatedBills: Allen, Sue (092) Sponsor: Allen, Sue (092) SponsorList: Defines "cyberbullying" as it relates to the antibullying policy that school districts must adopt and establishes specific requirements for each school district in implementing the policy Title: HB 273 -- Cyberbullying Sponsor: Allen This bill specifies that "cyberbullying" as it relates to the antibullying policy that school districts are required to adopt is the transmission of a communication including, but not limited to, a message, text,

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sound, or image by means of an electronic device including, but not limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone, or other wireless communication device, computer, or pager. Each district's policy must require, at a minimum, a statement that Abstract: Public Hearing Completed (H) - 04/05/2011

Number: MO HB 423 - Updated (Status 07/15/2011) RelatedBills: Burlison, Eric (136) Sponsor: Burlison, Eric (136) SponsorList: Authorizes Missouri to adopt the provisions of the Health Care Compact to improve health care policy by returning the authority to regulate health care to the state legislatures Title: HB 423 -- HEALTH CARE COMPACT This bill authorizes Missouri to adopt the provisions of the Health Care Compact to improve health care policy within the states by securing consent from the United States Congress to return the authority to regulate health care to the states that have adopted the compact by specifying that the state legislatures have the primary responsibility to regulate health care in their respective states. Missouri and other states that join the compact may suspend federal Abstract: Gov Took no Action, Sent to Sec of State/Article 3 Sec 31(H) - 07/14/2011

Number: MO HB 460 - Updated (Status 04/05/2011) RelatedBills: Lampe, Sara (138) Sponsor: Lampe, Sara (138) SponsorList: Changes the laws regarding bullying in schools Title: HB 460 -- Bullying in Schools Sponsor: Lampe This bill changes the laws regarding bullying in schools. In its main provisions, the bill: (1) Revises the definition of "bullying" to include discrimination; substantial interference with a student's educational performance, opportunities, or benefits; or substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school; (2) Prohibits bullying by school employees or students on school property, at school functions, or on school buses; (3) Removes the Abstract: Public Hearing Completed (H) - 04/05/2011

Number: MO HB 555 - Updated (Status 07/13/2011) RelatedBills: Grisamore, Jeff (047) Sponsor: Grisamore, Jeff (047) SponsorList: Changes the laws regarding health care Title: SS SCS HCS HB 555 -- HEALTH CARE This bill changes the laws regarding health care. INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED Certain references of "mentally retarded," "mental retardation," or "handicapped" in state law are changed to "intellectually disabled" or "developmentally disabled," "intellectual disability" or "developmental disability," or "disabled" respectively including renaming the Missouri Advisory Council on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities as the Missouri Developmental Abstract: Delivered to Secretary of State (G) - 07/12/2011

Number: MO HB 556 - Updated (Status 04/19/2011) RelatedBills: Grisamore, Jeff (047) Sponsor: Grisamore, Jeff (047) SponsorList: Designates October as "Disability History and Awareness Month" in all public schools and requires each school board to annually provide instruction on the topic during the month Title: HCS HB 556 -- DISABILITY HISTORY AND AWARENESS MONTH IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Grisamore) COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Special Standing Committee on Disability Services This substitute designates October as "Disability History and

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Awareness Month" in all public schools and requires each school board to annually provide instruction on the topic during the month that expands students' knowledge, understanding, and awareness of individuals with disabilities, the history of disability, and the disability rights Abstract: Placed on Informal Calendar - 04/19/2011

Number: MO HB 576 - Updated (Status 04/12/2011) RelatedBills: Aull, Joe (026) Sponsor: Aull, Joe (026) SponsorList: Creates the School Safety and School Violence Prevention Fund to be used to establish a statewide center for school safety and school violence prevention Title: HB 576 -- School Safety and Violence Prevention Sponsor: Aull This bill creates the School Safety and School Violence Prevention Fund and requires, beginning with Fiscal Year 2013 and subject to appropriations, the General Assembly to annually appropriate to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education up to $1.5 million for deposit into the fund. The department must select an existing agency or establish a new one to be the statewide center for school safety and school violence Abstract: Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H) - 04/12/2011

Number: MO HB 609 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: Molendorp, Chris (123) Sponsor: Molendorp, Chris (123) SponsorList: Establishes the Show-Me Health Insurance Exchange Act Title: HCS#2 HB 609 -- SHOW-ME HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE ACT (Molendorp) COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Committee on Health Insurance This substitute establishes the Show-Me Health Insurance Exchange Act to comply with the requirements of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010 to facilitate the purchase and sale of qualified health plans and qualified dental plans in the individual market and to provide for the establishment of a small business health option program (SHOP Abstract: Placed on Informal Calendar - SCS PENDING - 05/09/2011

Number: MO HB 1026 - Updated (Status 04/12/2011) RelatedBills: Kirkton, Jeanne (091) Sponsor: Kirkton, Jeanne (091) SponsorList: Expands the mental health insurance parity requirements under the Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Insurance Act to include all policies or contracts providing long-term disability benefits Title: HB 1026 -- Mental Health Insurance Sponsor: Kirkton This bill expands the mental health insurance parity requirements under the Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Insurance Act to include all insurance policies or contracts providing long-term disability benefits. Abstract: Referred: Health Insurance (H) - 04/12/2011

Number: MO SB 240 - Updated (Status 04/05/2011) RelatedBills: Justus Sponsor: Justus SponsorList: Changes the requirements for school anti-bullying policies Title: SB 240 This act modifies the requirements for school anti-bullying policies. The definition of "bullying" is modified to include discrimination and to include actions that substantially interfere with a student's educational performance, opportunities, or benefits, or that substantially disrupt the orderly operation of the school. Bullying is prohibited by school employees or students on school property, at school functions, or on school buses. This act removes the requirement that school

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Abstract: Hearing Conducted S Progress and Development Committee - 04/05/2011

Number: MO SR 27 - Updated (Status 01/19/2011) RelatedBills: Cunningham Sponsor: Cunningham SponsorList: Urges Attorney General Koster to challenge the federal health reform act by joining the other attorneys general in the lawsuit, file an independent lawsuit or join Lt. Governor Kinder's lawsuit Title: SR 27 - This resolution urges Attorney General Koster to file an independent lawsuit, join Lt. Governor Kinder's lawsuit or join the other state attorneys general from across the nation in challenging the constitutionality of the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act", commonly known as the federal health reform act and to aggressively defend the validity of Proposition C as voted on by the people of Missouri in a 2010 Missouri General Election. This resolution is substantially similar to Abstract: S adopted - 01/19/2011

Missouri - 1st Extraordinary Session 2011 1 Bill Number: MO SR 60 - Updated (Text 09/23/2011) RelatedBills: Lembke Sponsor: Lembke SponsorList: Relating to a health insurance exchange Abstract: Resolutions Calendar--SR 60-Lembke, et al - 09/22/2011

Mississippi - Adjourned 2011 13 Bills Number: MS HB 774 - Updated (Status 02/02/2011) RelatedBills: Dedeaux Sponsor: Dedeaux SponsorList: Medicaid; require division to cooperate with Health Benefit Exchange and create Health Benefit Exchange Act. Title: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-13-115, 43-13-121 AND 41-86-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DIRECT THE DIVISION OF MEDICAID TO COOPERATE WITH THE MISSISSIPPI HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE CREATED BY THIS ACT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS DUTIES, AND TO ACCEPT THE ENROLLMENT OF PERSONS WHO ARE DETERMINED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID OR THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM BY THE EXCHANGE; TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE ACT; TO STATE THE PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE ACT; TO PROVIDE Abstract: (H) Died In Committee - 02/01/2011

Number: MS HB 950 - Updated (Status 02/02/2011) RelatedBills: Clark Sponsor: Clark SponsorList: Statewide System of Care; reduce reliance on institutions and expend home- and community-based services. Title: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-14-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS SHALL BE DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE RELIANCE ON STATE-RUN AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AND EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY OF INTENSIVE Abstract: (H) Died In Committee - 02/01/2011

Number: MS HB 1177 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Brown

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Sponsor: Brown SponsorList: Joint Education and Mental Health Study Committee; create to study services provided to children with mental disorders. Title: AN ACT TO CREATE THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE AND PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY AND MAKE ANNUAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING THE NEED FOR ASSISTANCE IN SHAPING PUBLIC POLICY TO IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TASK FORCE; TO SET FORTH THE DUTIES OF THE TASK FORCE; TO AMEND SECTION 1, CHAPTER Abstract: Approved by Governor - 04/26/2011

Number: MS HB 1182 - Updated (Status 02/02/2011) RelatedBills: Holland Sponsor: Holland SponsorList: Joint Education and Mental Health Study Committee; create to study services provided to children with mental disorders. Title: AN ACT TO CREATE THE JOINT EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY AND MAKE ANNUAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING THE NEED FOR ASSISTANCE IN SHAPING PUBLIC POLICY TO IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TASK FORCE; TO SET FORTH THE DUTIES OF THE TASK FORCE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. Abstract: (H) Died In Committee - 02/01/2011

Number: MS HB 1183 - Updated (Status 02/02/2011) RelatedBills: Holland Sponsor: Holland SponsorList: Joint Legislative Study Committee on Reforming the Mississippi Education System for Children and Youth with Mental Health Needs; create. Title: AN ACT TO CREATE A JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMITTEE ON REFORMING THE MISSISSIPPI EDUCATION SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND TRANSITION-AGED YOUTH WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMITTEE TO MAKE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE; TO SET FORTH THE DUTIES OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. Abstract: (H) Died In Committee - 02/01/2011

Number: MS HB 1220 - Updated (Status 03/28/2011) RelatedBills: Robinson Sponsor: Robinson SponsorList: Mississippi Health Benefit Exchange Act; create. Title: AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE ACT; TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE ACT; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THE ACT; TO ESTABLISH THE EXCHANGE AS AN AGENCY OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXCHANGE; TO ALLOW THE EXCHANGE TO CHARGE ASSESSMENTS OR USER FEES TO HEALTH CARRIERS TO GENERATE FUNDING NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE EXCHANGE; TO AUTHORIZE THE MISSISSIPPI INSURANCE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND Abstract: (H) Died In Conference - 03/28/2011

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Number: MS HB 1277 - Updated (Status 03/01/2011) RelatedBills: Holland Sponsor: Holland SponsorList: Mental Health Reform Act; enact. Title: AN ACT ENTITLED THE "MISSISSIPPI MENTAL HEALTH REFORM ACT OF 2011"; TO AMEND SECTION 41-4-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH TO ADOPT REGULATIONS TO ENSURE THAT CORE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, CHILD MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN EVERY COUNTY OF THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-4-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DIRECT THE BOARD TO APPOINT A FULL-TIME MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL Abstract: (S) Died In Committee - 03/01/2011

Number: MS HB 1328 - Updated (Status 03/01/2011) RelatedBills: Dedeaux Sponsor: Dedeaux SponsorList: Electronic Prescription Adoption Act; enact. Title: AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ADOPTION ACT; TO DESCRIBE THE APPLICATION OF THE ACT, STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE ACT, AND MAKE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING DEVICES SHALL BE ESTABLISHED IN A MANNER TO SUPPORT MEANINGFUL USE OF ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW; TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MISSISSIPPI HEALTH INFORMATION NETWORK (MS-HIN) Abstract: (S) Died In Committee - 03/01/2011

Number: MS HB 1336 - Updated (Status 02/02/2011) RelatedBills: Baker Sponsor: Baker SponsorList: Mississippi Health Benefit Exchange Act; create. Title: AN ACT TO CREATE THE "MISSISSIPPI HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE ACT"; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS USED IN THE ACT; TO ESTABLISH THE EXCHANGE AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WITH A LEGAL EXISTENCE SEPARATE FROM THAT OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; TO ESTABLISH A BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXCHANGE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO PERFORM CERTAIN ACTS; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO APPOINT AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE EXCHANGE; TO PRESCRIBE THE DUTIES OF THE EXCHANGE; TO REQUIRE THE Abstract: (H) Died In Committee - 02/01/2011

Number: MS SB 2836 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Bryan Sponsor: Bryan SponsorList: "Rose Isabel Williams Mental Health Reform Act of 2011"; enact. Title: AN ACT ENTITLED THE "ROSE ISABEL WILLIAMS MENTAL HEALTH REFORM ACT OF 2011"; TO AMEND SECTION 41-4-1 AND CREATE NEW SECTION 41-4-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH TO ADOPT REGULATIONS TO ENSURE THAT CORE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, CHILD MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES AND CRISIS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN EVERY COUNTY OF THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-4-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DIRECT THE BOARD TO APPOINT A

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Abstract: Approved by Governor - 04/26/2011

Number: MS SB 2983 - Updated (Status 03/01/2011) RelatedBills: Burton Sponsor: Burton SponsorList: Electronic Prescription Adoption Act; enact. Title: AN ACT ENTITLED THE "ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ADOPTION ACT"; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBE TRANSMISSION STANDARDS; TO PROVIDE FOR ALERTS AND NOTIFICATIONS; TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR PRIOR AUTHORIZATION; TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. Abstract: (H) Died In Committee - 03/01/2011

Number: MS SB 2991 - Updated (Status 02/02/2011) RelatedBills: Hopson Sponsor: Hopson SponsorList: Mississippi Health Benefit Exchange Act; create. Title: AN ACT TO CREATE THE "MISSISSIPPI HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE ACT"; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS USED IN THE ACT; TO ESTABLISH THE EXCHANGE AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WITH A LEGAL EXISTENCE SEPARATE FROM THAT OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; TO ESTABLISH A BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXCHANGE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO PERFORM CERTAIN ACTS; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO APPOINT AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE EXCHANGE; TO PRESCRIBE THE DUTIES OF THE EXCHANGE; TO REQUIRE THE Abstract: (S) Died In Committee - 02/01/2011

Number: MS SB 2992 - Updated (Status 03/09/2011) RelatedBills: Clarke Sponsor: Clarke SponsorList: Mississippi Health Benefit Exchange Act; create. Title: AN ACT TO CREATE THE "MISSISSIPPI HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE ACT"; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS USED IN THE ACT; TO ESTABLISH THE EXCHANGE AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WITH A LEGAL EXISTENCE SEPARATE FROM THAT OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; TO ESTABLISH A BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXCHANGE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO PERFORM CERTAIN ACTS; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO APPOINT AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE EXCHANGE; TO PRESCRIBE THE DUTIES OF THE EXCHANGE; TO REQUIRE THE Abstract: (H) Died On Calendar - 03/09/2011

Montana - Adjourned 2011 12 Bills Number: MT HB 124 - Updated (Status 05/09/2011) RelatedBills: LC 270 Sponsor: Chuck Hunter SponsorList: Chuck Hunter Title: Create a state-level health insurance exchange Abstract: A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT CREATING A MONTANA HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY; ESTABLISHING AN OVERSIGHT BOARD; PROVIDING A PURPOSE, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY AND THE BOARD; DESCRIBING DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE RELATED TO THE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY AND THE BOARD; PROVIDING THE COMMISSIONER WITH RULEMAKING AUTHORITY RELATED TO THE Status: (H) Died in Standing Committee - 04/28/2011

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Number: MT HB 526 - Updated (Status 05/25/2011) RelatedBills: LC 1470 Sponsor: Champ Edmunds SponsorList: Champ Edmunds Title: Create interstate health care compact Abstract: AN ACT AUTHORIZING AN INTERSTATE HEALTH CARE COMPACT; AND DIRECTING THE GOVERNOR TO JOIN THE COMPACT. Status: (H) Died in Process - 05/12/2011

Number: MT HB 644 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: LC 1471 Sponsor: Gary MacLaren SponsorList: Gary MacLaren Title: Require a study of a health insurance exchange Abstract: A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT REQUIRING THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO APPOINT A JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A STATE-BASED OR A REGIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE; REQUIRING RECOMMENDATIONS; PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE." Status: (H) Died in Standing Committee - 04/28/2011

Number: MT HJ 33 - Updated (Status 04/29/2011) RelatedBills: LC 1340 Sponsor: Gary MacLaren SponsorList: Gary MacLaren Title: Interim study on state health insurance exchange Abstract: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY ON THE IMPLICATIONS, OPTIONS, AND REPERCUSSIONS OF A HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE IN THE STATE OF MONTANA; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 63RD LEGISLATURE. Status: (H) Filed with Secretary of State - 04/29/2011

Number: MT LC 91 - Updated (Status 01/05/2011) RelatedBills: LC 91 Title: Address bullying in Montana schools Abstract: BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: Status: (C) Draft Delivered to Requester - 01/05/2011

Number: MT LC 683 - Updated (Status 02/02/2011) RelatedBills: LC 683 Title: Revise laws related to psychologists prescriptive authority Abstract: BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: Status: (C) Draft Delivered to Requester - 02/02/2011

Number: MT LC 1471 - Updated (Status, Text 03/28/2011) RelatedBills: LC 1471 Title: Require a study of a health insurance exchange Abstract: BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: Status: (C) Draft Delivered to Requester - 03/28/2011

Number: MT LC 1677 - Updated (Status 05/05/2011) RelatedBills: LC 1677

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Title: Revise laws regarding bullying in schools Status: (C) Draft Died in Process - 04/28/2011

Number: MT SB 125 - Updated (Status 05/18/2011) RelatedBills: LC 612 Sponsor: Art Wittich SponsorList: Art Wittich Title: Prohibit state gov't from administering fed health insurance purchase reqmnt Abstract: AN ACT PROHIBITING MONTANA STATE GOVERNMENT FROM ADMINISTERING FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS. Status: Chapter Number Assigned - 05/13/2011

Number: MT SB 141 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: LC 91 Sponsor: Kim Gillan SponsorList: Kim Gillan Title: Address bullying in Montana schools Abstract: A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT PROMOTING SAFE SCHOOLS AND CREATING THE MONTANA SCHOOLS ARE FOR EDUCATION ACT; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; ADDRESSING AND PROHIBITING BULLYING, HARASSMENT, OR INTIMIDATION OF STUDENTS; REQUIRING EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ADOPT A POLICY PROHIBITING BULLYING, HARASSMENT, OR INTIMIDATION; PROVIDING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONTENTS OF A SCHOOL Status: (H) Died in Standing Committee - 04/28/2011

Number: MT SB 228 - Updated (Status 05/25/2011) RelatedBills: LC 1506 Sponsor: Jason Priest SponsorList: Jason Priest Title: Prohibit creation of health insurance exchange under PPACA Abstract: AN ACT PROHIBITING THE CREATION OF A STATE-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE UNDER THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. Status: (S) Died in Process - 04/28/2011

Number: MT SB 272 - Updated (Status 05/10/2011) RelatedBills: LC 683 Sponsor: Terry Murphy SponsorList: Terry Murphy Title: Revise laws related to psychologists prescriptive authority Abstract: A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT REVISING LAWS RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST TO OWN, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, A COMMUNITY PHARMACY; ADDING PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGISTS TO THOSE WHO MAY DISPENSE DRUGS OR MEDICINE WHEN APPROPRIATE; REQUIRING PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGISTS TO REPORT A DIAGNOSIS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IF APPROPRIATE; Status: (H) Died in Standing Committee - 04/28/2011

North Carolina - Adjourned 2011-12 8 Bills Number: NC H 2 - Updated (Status 03/09/2011) RelatedBills: Stam Sponsor: Stam; ; ; ; ; Avila; Blust; Boles; ; ; ; ; Brubaker; Burr; Cleveland; ; ; Current; Daughtry; ; Dockham; Dollar; ; Folwell; Frye; Gillespie; Guice; ; ; Hilton; Holloway; ; Howard; Hurley; Iler; Ingle; Johnson; Jones; ; Justice; Killian; Langdon; ; Lewis;

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McComas; McCormick; McElraft; McGee; ; Mills; ; ; ; Randleman; Sager; Samuelson; ; Setzer; ; Steen; Stevens; ; ; SponsorList: Protect Health Care Freedom. Title: AN ACT to protect the freedom to choose health care and health insurance. Abstract: Failed To Override Veto - 03/09/2011

Number: NC H 115 - Updated (Status 05/31/2011) RelatedBills: Dockham Sponsor: Dockham; ; ; ; ; Dollar; Hurley; McElraft; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell SponsorList: North Carolina Health Benefit Exchange. Title: AN ACT to preserve statebased authority to regulate the North Carolina Health insurance market and to prevent federal encroachment on state authority by establishing the North Carolina Benefit Exchange. Abstract: Senate Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate - 05/31/2011

Number: NC H 126 - Updated (Text 02/22/2011) RelatedBills: Insko Sponsor: Insko; ; ; ; Adams; M. Alexander; Bryant; Cotham; Earle; ; ; Haire; ; Harrison; Lucas; Luebke; McLawhorn; ; Parfitt; Pierce; Wainwright; Weiss SponsorList: North Carolina Health Benefit Exchange Act. Title: AN ACT to establish the NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE. Abstract: House Ref to the Com on Health and Human Services, if favorable, Appropriations - 02/21/2011

Number: NC H 736 - Updated (Text 06/27/2011) RelatedBills: Langdon Sponsor: Langdon; ; ; ; Lucas; Bryant; ; ; Floyd; ; ; Harrison; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell SponsorList: Amend Law Re: School Discipline. Title: AN ACT to reorganize the general statutes relating to school discipline; prevent litigation by adding definitions to, and clarifying ambiguities in, the current law; codify existing case law; and increase local control and flexibility regarding discipline. Abstract: Ch. SL 2011-282 - 06/23/2011

Number: NC S 418 - Updated (Status, Text 03/28/2011) RelatedBills: Floyd B. McKissick, Jr. Sponsor: Floyd B. McKissick, Jr.; William R. Purcell; Bob Atwater; ; ; ; ; ; ; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell SponsorList: North Carolina Health Benefit Exchange Act. Title: AN ACT to preserve statebaseD authority to regulate the north carolina health insurance market and to prevent federal encroachment on state authority by establishing the North Carolina Health Benefit Exchange. Abstract: Senate Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate - 03/28/2011

Number: NC S 648 - Updated (Status 05/16/2011) RelatedBills: Jean Preston Sponsor: Jean Preston; Jerry W. Tillman; Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr.; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell SponsorList: Amend Law Re: School Discipline. Title: AN ACT to amend the law regarding school discipline. Abstract: House Ref To Com On Education - 05/16/2011

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Number: NC S 707 - Updated (Status 06/14/2011) RelatedBills: Tommy Tucker Sponsor: Tommy Tucker; ; Stan Bingham; ; ; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell SponsorList: School Violence Prevention Act. Title: AN ACT TO ENACT THE SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT. Abstract: House Ref To Com On Judiciary Subcommittee B - 06/14/2011

Number: NC S 765 - Updated (Text 04/21/2011) RelatedBills: Andrew C. Brock Sponsor: Andrew C. Brock; ; Tom Apodaca; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell; Bell SponsorList: No Firearms Questions During Medical Exams. Title: AN ACT to prohibit health care providers from questioning patients about lawful activity related to firearms and ammunition when providing health care to patients and to authorize the imposition of a fine on health care providers who engage in the prohibited conduct. Abstract: Senate Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate - 04/20/2011

North Dakota - Adjourned 2011 5 Bills Number: ND HB 1126 - Updated (Status 05/21/2011) RelatedBills: Keiser (At the request of the Insurance Commissioner) AN ACT to create and enact chapter 26.1-54 of the North Dakota Century Code Sponsor: Keiser (At the request of the Insurance Commissioner) AN ACT to create and enact chapter 26.1-54 of the North Dakota Century Code; ; ; ; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew SponsorList: HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE Title: To create and enact chapter 26.1-54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of an American health benefit exchange; to provide reports to the legislative management; to provide an appropriation; to provide for application; and to declare an emergency. Abstract: House Signed by Governor 05/09 05/20 Filed with Secretary Of State 05/10 Back to top of page Back to top - 05/20/2011

Number: ND HB 1147 - Updated (Status 02/23/2011) RelatedBills: Hanson Sponsor: Hanson; ; ; ; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew SponsorList: BULLYING POLICIES Title: To create and enact a new section to chapter 15.107 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school district bullying policies. Abstract: House Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 15 nays 78 - 02/22/2011

Number: ND HB 1250 - Updated (Status 02/23/2011) RelatedBills: Koppelman Sponsor: Koppelman; ; ; ; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew SponsorList: BULLYING POLICIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS

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Title: To create and enact two new sections to chapter 15.1-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school district bullying policies. Abstract: House Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 15 nays 78 - 02/22/2011

Number: ND HB 1465 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: R. Kelsch Sponsor: R. Kelsch; ; ; ; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew SponsorList: BULLYING PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS Title: To create and enact six new sections to chapter 15.1-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prevention of bullying in public schools. Abstract: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/25 Back to top of page Back to top - 04/26/2011

Number: ND SB 2167 - Updated (Status 03/25/2011) RelatedBills: Marcellais Sponsor: Marcellais; ; ; ; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew; Rep. Bellew SponsorList: BULLYING Title: To create and enact seven new sections to chapter 15.119 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to bullying. Abstract: House Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 19 nays 71 - 03/24/2011

Nebraska - Adjourned 2011-2012 4 Bills Number: NE LB 123 - Updated (Text 03/25/2011) RelatedBills: Heidemann Sponsor: Heidemann SponsorList: Provide for disciplinary actions and policies relating to cyber-bullying Abstract: Nordquist name added - 01/12/2011

Number: NE LB 219 - Updated (Text 03/25/2011) RelatedBills: McCoy Sponsor: McCoy SponsorList: Adopt the Health Care Freedom Act Abstract: Notice of hearing for March 09, 2011 - 01/25/2011

Number: NE LB 240 - Updated (Text 03/25/2011) RelatedBills: Nordquist Sponsor: Nordquist SponsorList: Create the Nebraska Insurance Choices Exchange Task Force Abstract: Notice of hearing for February 14, 2011 - 01/26/2011

Number: NE LR 85 - Updated (Status 05/24/2011) RelatedBills: Pahls Sponsor: Pahls SponsorList: Interim study to determine how insurance laws should be amended by the Legislature to respond to the provisions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Abstract: Referred to Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee - 05/23/2011

New Hampshire 2011-2012 3 Bills

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Number: NH HB 601 - Updated (Status, Text 07/19/2011) Sponsor: Hunt SponsorList: Hunt Title: Relative to implementation of federal health care reform. Abstract: This bill establishes an oversight committee to provide legislative oversight, policy direction and recommendations for legislation with respect to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 Public Law 1 Status: H Law Without Signature 07/14/2011; Effective 07/01/2011; Chapter 0264; NH Constitution, Art.44, Pt.II - 07/18/2011

Number: NH HB 619 - Updated (Status 08/26/2011) Sponsor: Kurk SponsorList: Kurk Title: Requiring the state of New Hampshire to opt out of the requirement that individuals purchase health insurance contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Abstract: This bill requires the state of New Hampshire to opt out of the requirement that individuals purchase health insurance contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Status: H Retained Bill - Insurance/Consumer Div Subcom Work Session: 9/27/2011 2:00 PM LOB 302 - 08/23/2011

Number: NH SB 163 - Updated (Status 09/14/2011) Sponsor: White SponsorList: White; Barnes; Bradley; Bragdon; Groen; Sanborn; Hunt; Avard; Accornero Title: Relative to the New Hampshire health benefit exchange. Abstract: This bill establishes the New Hampshire health benefit exchange as a public corporation. The bill also establishes the exchange board to provide procedures to facilitate the exchanges purpose which is to assist in the purchase and sale of qualified health plans and to meet the requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The insurance commissioner is granted rulemaking authority for the purposes of the bill. Status: S Work Session on Re-referred Bill: 9/6/11, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; SC35 - 08/18/2011

New Jersey 2010-2011 22 Bills Number: NJ A 399 - Updated (New 01/13/2010) RelatedBills: S 1660 Sponsor: Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. SponsorList: Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr.; Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr; Stender, Linda; Evans, Elease; Egan, Joseph V.; Greenstein, Linda R.; DiMaio, John Title: Concerning the prescribing of certain medications to minors and supplementing Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. Abstract: Requires physicians and other prescribers to obtain informed consent from parents or guardians of minors for certain medications with black box warnings. Status: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee - 01/12/2010

Number: NJ A 1563 - Updated (Text 02/19/2011) RelatedBills: Lampitt, Pamela R. Sponsor: Lampitt, Pamela R.; Watson Coleman, Bonnie SponsorList: Establishing an anti-bullying pilot program in the Department of Education. Title: Establishes pilot program in DOE to address school climate issues related to harassment, intimidation, and bullying in public schools.

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Abstract: Assembly Floor Amendment Passed (Moriarty) - 02/17/2011

Number: NJ A 1930 - Updated (Status 07/09/2011) RelatedBills: S 2553 Sponsor: Conaway, Herb, Jr. SponsorList: Conaway, Herb, Jr.; Conaway, Herb, Jr; Gusciora, Reed; Chivukula, Upendra J.; Ramos, Ruben J., Jr; Conners, Jack Title: Establishing the New Jersey Health Benefit Exchange and supplementing Title 17B of the New Jersey Statutes. Abstract: New Jersey Health Benefit Exchange Act. Status: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee - 07/07/2011

Number: NJ A 1962 - Updated (Text 12/04/2010) RelatedBills: Conaway, Herb, Jr. Sponsor: Conaway, Herb, Jr.; Conners, Jack; Conaway, Herb, Jr; Biondi, Peter J. SponsorList: Concerning continuing medical education and amending P.L.2001, c.307. Title: Requires certain physicians to complete course in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Abstract: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee - 02/08/2010 Status: [email protected] 06/29/10 Would require child psychiatrists to complete a course in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect as part of the 100 credits of continuing medical education

Number: NJ A 2760 - Updated (Status, Text 05/22/2010) RelatedBills: S 67 Sponsor: DiMaio, John SponsorList: DiMaio, John Title: Concerning the use of certain medications by public school students and supplementing chapter 40 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. Abstract: Requires school districts to inform the parent or guardian of a student recommended to use certain medications of the possible side effects and potential negative consequences of those medications. Status: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee - 05/20/2010

Number: NJ A 3161 - Updated (Status 07/13/2011) RelatedBills: Johnson, Gordon M. Sponsor: Johnson, Gordon M. SponsorList: Concerning health benefits coverage for early intervention services and amending P.L.2009, c.115. Title: Expands health benefits coverage for early intervention services provided through DHSS. Abstract: Reviewed by the Pension and Health Benefits Commission Recommend to not enact - 07/08/2011

Number: NJ A 3328 - Updated (Text 12/08/2010) RelatedBills: Angelini, Mary Pat Sponsor: Angelini, Mary Pat; Vainieri Huttle, Valerie; Gusciora, Reed; Cryan, Joseph; Biondi, Peter J. SponsorList: Concerning cyberbullying, amending various parts of the statutory law and supplementing Title 2C. Title: Upgrades harassment under certain circumstances; restricts cyberbullying offenders access to the Internet.

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Abstract: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee - 10/07/2010

Number: NJ A 3409 - Updated (Status, Text 10/20/2010) RelatedBills: Angelini, Mary Pat Sponsor: Angelini, Mary Pat; Vainieri Huttle, Valerie SponsorList: Concerning cyberbullying and amending N.J.S.2C:33-4. Title: Makes harassment by electronic means a crime of the fourth degree. Abstract: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee - 10/18/2010

Number: NJ A 3466 - Updated (Text 03/29/2011) RelatedBills: S 2392 Sponsor: Vainieri Huttle, Valerie SponsorList: Vainieri Huttle, Valerie; Angelini, Mary Pat; Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr; Handlin, Amy H.; Moriarty, Paul D.; McKeon, John F.; Lampitt, Pamela R.; Jasey, Mila M.; Oliver, Sheila Y.; Stender, Linda; Tucker, Cleopatra G.; Vandervalk, Charlotte; Greenstein, Linda R.; Chivukula, Upendra J.; Prieto, Vincent; Evans, Elease; Johnson, Gordon M.; Caputo, Ralph R.; Voss, Joan M.; Coutinho, Albert; Munoz, Nancy F.; Schaer, Gary S.; Riley, Celeste M.; Casagrande, Caroline; Watson Coleman, Bonnie; Wagner, Connie; Giblin, Thomas P.; Quijano, Annette; Dancer, Ronald S.; Quigley, Joan M.; Rible, David P.; Wolfe, David W.; Rumpf, Brian E.; Gove, DiAnne C.; DeAngelo, Wayne P.; Bramnick, Jon M.; Spencer, L. Grace; Gusciora, Reed; Ramos, Ruben J., Jr; Rodriguez, Caridad; Milam, Matthew W.; Barnes, Peter J., III; Holzapfel, James W.; Greenwald, Louis D.; DeCroce, Alex; Burzichelli, John J.; Coughlin, Craig J.; Wisniewski, John S.; Pou, Nellie; Fuentes, Angel; Conaway, Herb, Jr; Albano, Nelson T.; DiCicco, Domenick, Jr; Buono, Barbara; Allen, Diane B.; Weinberg, Loretta; Codey, Richard J.; Beach, James; Beck, Jennifer; Sweeney, Stephen M.; Sarlo, Paul A.; Lesniak, Raymond J.; Van Drew, Jeff; Bateman, Christopher; Whelan, Jim; Ruiz, M. Teresa; Stack, Brian P.; Kean, Thomas H., Jr; Cunningham, Sandra B.; Girgenti, John A.; O'Toole, Kevin J.; Gordon, Robert M.; Ciesla, Andrew R.; Scutari, Nicholas P.; Gill, Nia H., Esq; Smith, Bob; Bucco, Anthony R.; Kyrillos, Joseph M., Jr; Connors, Christopher J.; Rice, Ronald L.; Turner, Shirley K. Title: Concerning harassment, intimidation, and bullying in school settings 1[and],1 amending 1[and supplementing]1 various parts of the statutory law 1and supplementing P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq.) and chapter 3B of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes1. Abstract: The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act. Status: Approved P.L.2010, c.122. - 01/05/2011

Number: NJ A 3561 - Updated (Status, Text 12/08/2010) RelatedBills: S 1288 Sponsor: Albano, Nelson T. SponsorList: Albano, Nelson T. Title: Concerning health benefits plans and supplementing Title 17B of the New Jersey Statutes. Abstract: The New Jersey Health Insurance Exchange Act. Status: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee - 12/06/2010

Number: NJ A 3659 - Updated (Status 09/20/2011) RelatedBills: S 2719 Sponsor: Angelini, Mary Pat SponsorList: Angelini, Mary Pat; Rible, David P.; Wolfe, David W.; Holzapfel, James W.; Vainieri Huttle, Valerie; Schaer, Gary S.; Tucker, Cleopatra G.; Coutinho, Albert; Munoz, Nancy F.; Albano, Nelson T.; Vandervalk, Charlotte; Prieto, Vincent; Johnson,

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Gordon M.; Coyle, Denise M.; Wagner, Connie; Handlin, Amy H.; Gove, DiAnne C.; Spencer, L. Grace; Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr; DeAngelo, Wayne P.; ; Ramos, Ruben J., Jr; DeCroce, Alex; Green, Jerry; Giblin, Thomas P.; Schroeder, Robert ; Caputo, Ralph R.; Pou, Nellie; Bucco, Anthony M.; Fuentes, Angel; Conners, Jack; Burzichelli, John J.; Lampitt, Pamela R.; Voss, Joan M.; Coughlin, Craig J.; Biondi, Peter J.; McKeon, John F.; Chivukula, Upendra J.; Rudder, Scott; Title: Concerning youth suicide prevention and supplementing Title 30 of the Revised Statutes. Abstract: Requires DCF to develop and adopt Statewide youth suicide prevention plan. Status: Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading - 09/19/2011

Number: NJ A 3733 - Updated (New 01/12/2011) RelatedBills: S 2597 Sponsor: Quijano, Annette SponsorList: Quijano, Annette; Spencer, L. Grace Title: Establishing the New Jersey Healthcare Exchange and supplementing Title 17B of the New Jersey Statutes. Abstract: New Jersey Healthcare Exchange Act. Status: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee - 01/11/2011

Number: NJ A 3745 - Updated (New 01/21/2011) RelatedBills: S 2860 Sponsor: Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. SponsorList: Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr.; Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr Title: Concerning psychologists and supplementing chapter 14B of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. Abstract: Provides for certain psychologists to prescribe medications. Status: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee - 01/20/2011

Number: NJ AR 153 - Updated (Text 05/21/2011) RelatedBills: SR 113 Sponsor: Wagner, Connie SponsorList: Wagner, Connie; Riley, Celeste M.; Lampitt, Pamela R.; Vainieri Huttle, Valerie Title: Urging the Department of Children and Families, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, to apply for a federal grant for expansion of mental health services for children and their families. Abstract: Urges DCF in consultation with DHS to apply for federal grant for expansion of mental health services for children and their families. Status: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee - 05/09/2011

Number: NJ S 67 - Updated (New 01/13/2010) RelatedBills: A 2760 Sponsor: Doherty, Michael J. SponsorList: Doherty, Michael J. Title: Concerning the use of certain medications by public school students and supplementing chapter 40 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. Abstract: Requires school districts to inform the parent or guardian of a student recommended to use certain medications of the possible side effects and potential negative consequences of those medications. Status: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee - 01/12/2010

Number: NJ S 1288 - Updated (New, Status, Text 02/09/2010) RelatedBills: A 3561

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Sponsor: Van Drew, Jeff SponsorList: Van Drew, Jeff Title: Concerning health benefits plans and supplementing Title 17B of the New Jersey Statutes. Abstract: The New Jersey Health Insurance Exchange Act. Status: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee - 02/08/2010

Number: NJ S 1660 - Updated (Status, Text 03/12/2010) RelatedBills: A 399 Sponsor: Turner, Shirley K. SponsorList: Turner, Shirley K. Title: Concerning the prescribing of certain medications to minors and supplementing Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. Abstract: Requires physicians and other prescribers to obtain informed consent from parents or guardians of minors for certain medications with black box warnings. Status: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee - 03/11/2010

Number: NJ S 2553 - Updated (Status, Text 12/11/2010) RelatedBills: A 1930 Sponsor: Vitale, Joseph F. SponsorList: Vitale, Joseph F.; Gordon, Robert M. Title: Establishing the New Jersey Health Benefit Exchange and supplementing Title 17B of the New Jersey Statutes. Abstract: New Jersey Health Benefit Exchange Act. Status: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee - 12/09/2010

Number: NJ S 2597 - Updated (Text 03/05/2011) RelatedBills: A 3733 Sponsor: Gill, Nia H., Esq. SponsorList: Gill, Nia H., Esq.; Gill, Nia H., Esq; Vitale, Joseph F. Title: Establishing the New Jersey Healthcare Exchange and supplementing Title 17B of the New Jersey Statutes. Abstract: New Jersey Healthcare Exchange Act. Status: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee - 12/30/2010

Number: NJ S 2719 - Updated (Text 09/21/2011) RelatedBills: A 3659 Sponsor: Kean, Sean T. SponsorList: Kean, Sean T.; Beach, James; Bucco, Anthony R. Title: Concerning youth suicide prevention and supplementing Title 30 of the Revised Statutes. Abstract: Requires DCF to develop and adopt Statewide youth suicide prevention plan. Status: Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading - 09/19/2011

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Number: NJ S 2860 - Updated (Status, Text 05/14/2011) RelatedBills: A 3745 Sponsor: Rice, Ronald L. SponsorList: Rice, Ronald L. Title: Concerning psychologists and supplementing chapter 14B of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. Abstract: Provides for certain psychologists to prescribe medications. Status: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee - 05/12/2011

Number: NJ SR 113 - Updated (Status 06/01/2011) RelatedBills: AR 153 Sponsor: Gordon, Robert M. SponsorList: Gordon, Robert M.; Weinberg, Loretta; Codey, Richard J.; Greenstein, Linda R. Title: Urging the Department of Children and Families, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, to apply for a federal grant for expansion of mental health services for children and their families. Abstract: Urges DCF in consultation with DHS to apply for federal grant for expansion of mental health services for children and their families. Status: Filed with Secretary of State - 05/24/2011

New Mexico - Adjourned 2011 10 Bills Number: NM HB 33 - Updated (Hearing 03/02/2011) RelatedBills: Picraux Sponsor: Picraux SponsorList: NEW MEXICO HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE ACT Title: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE; ENACTING THE NEW MEXICO HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE ACT; PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXCHANGE; PROVIDING FOR POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE EXCHANGE; PROVIDING FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH PLAN CERTIFICATION; REQUIRING CARRIERS THAT OFFER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS IN THE INDIVIDUAL OR SMALL GROUP MARKET TO OFFER QUALIFIED HEALTH PLANS THROUGH THE EXCHANGE; PROVIDING FOR ENROLLMENT AND COVERAGE ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION; AMENDING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978; RECONCILING MULTIPLE AMENDMENTS TO THE SAME SECTION OF LAW IN LAWS 2009; DECLARING AN Abstract: Withdrawn from committee for subsequent action h/calendar- Re referred to commmittee for subsequent action House Health & Government Affairs Committee- House Health & Government Affairs Committee - 02/24/2011

Number: NM HB 172 - Updated (Status, Text 04/08/2011) RelatedBills: Miera Sponsor: Miera SponsorList: NO CORPORAL PUNISHMENT AS SCHOOL DISCIPLINE Title: RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS; PROHIBITING CORPORAL PUNISHMENT AS A DISCIPLINARY SANCTION Abstract: Passed Senate (22-17) Signed by the Governor (Apr. 6) Ch.97. - 04/06/2011

Number: NM HB 584 - Updated (Hearing 03/02/2011) RelatedBills: McMillan Sponsor: McMillan SponsorList: NM HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE ACT Title: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE; ENACTING THE NEW MEXICO HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE ACT; ESTABLISHING A NEW MEXICO HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE;

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PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXCHANGE; PROVIDING FOR POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE EXCHANGE; PROVIDING FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH PLAN CERTIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR TRANSPARENCY OF EXCHANGE FUNDING AND OPERATIONS; REQUIRING THE HUMAN SERVICES AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENTS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF COVERING INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE EXCHANGE; AMENDING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978; RECONCILING MULTIPLE AMENDMENTS TO THE Abstract: Introduced. - 02/17/2011

Number: NM SB 21 - Updated (Status 02/01/2011) RelatedBills: Ortiz y Pino Sponsor: Ortiz y Pino SponsorList: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PURCHASING CONTRACTS Title: RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH; REQUIRING THE INTERAGENCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PURCHASING COLLABORATIVE TO CONTRACT DIRECTLY WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS OR OPERATE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES Abstract: DO PASS committee report adopted-Senate Finance Committee - 01/31/2011

Number: NM SB 38 - Updated (Status 04/09/2011) RelatedBills: Feldman Sponsor: Feldman SponsorList: NEW MEXICO HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE ACT Title: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE; ENACTING THE NEW MEXICO HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE ACT; PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXCHANGE; PROVIDING FOR POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE EXCHANGE; PROVIDING FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH PLAN CERTIFICATION; REQUIRING CARRIERS THAT OFFER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS IN THE INDIVIDUAL OR SMALL GROUP MARKET TO OFFER QUALIFIED HEALTH PLANS THROUGH THE EXCHANGE; PROVIDING FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR TRANSPARENCY OF EXCHANGE FUNDING AND OPERATIONS; AMENDING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978; RECONCILING MULTIPLE AMENDMENTS TO THE SAME SECTION OF LAW IN LAWS 2009; Abstract: Senate concurred in House amendments Vetoed by the Governor. - 04/08/2011

Number: NM SB 78 - Updated (Status, Text 04/05/2011) RelatedBills: Garcia Sponsor: Garcia SponsorList: SCHOOL DISTRICT BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAMS Title: RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION; REQUIRING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP BULLYING PREVENTION POLICIES AND PROGRAMS Abstract: DO PASS committee report adopted - Passed House (37-30) Signed by the Governor (Apr.4) Ch.50. - 04/04/2011

Number: NM SB 370 - Updated (Status 02/15/2011) RelatedBills: Munoz Sponsor: Munoz SponsorList: ENACT "NM HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE ACT" Title: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE; ENACTING THE NEW MEXICO HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE ACT; CREATING THE NEW MEXICO HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT, POWERS AND DUTIES OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE EXCHANGE; PROVIDING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE OF THE PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION WITH RULEMAKING

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POWERS RELATING TO THE EXCHANGE; PROVIDING FOR POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE EXCHANGE; PROVIDING FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH PLAN CERTIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR TRANSPARENCY OF EXCHANGE FUNDING AND OPERATIONS; AMENDING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978; RECONCILING MULTIPLE AMENDMENTS TO Abstract: DO PASS, as amended, committee report adopted-Senate Corporations & Transportation Committee - 02/14/2011

Number: NM SB 417 - Updated (Status, Text 04/02/2011) RelatedBills: Lovejoy Sponsor: Lovejoy SponsorList: NATIVE AMERICAN SUICIDE PREVENTION Title: RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH; REQUIRING THE INTERAGENCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PURCHASING COLLABORATIVE TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR NATIVE AMERICAN SUICIDE PREVENTION AND THREE CULTURALLY BASED SUICIDE PREVENTION INITIATIVES FOR NATIVE AMERICANS; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION Abstract: Senate concurred in House amendments Signed by the Governor (Mar.31) Ch.15. - 03/31/2011

Number: NM SB 557 - Updated (Status 03/19/2011) RelatedBills: Ortiz y Pino Sponsor: Ortiz y Pino SponsorList: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PURCHASING COLLABORATIVE Title: RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH; PROVIDING FOR AN EVALUATION OF THE INTERAGENCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PURCHASING COLLABORATIVE AND PUBLICLY FUNDED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES; ESTABLISHING A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES EVALUATION AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPERATION OF THE INTERAGENCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PURCHASING COLLABORATIVE; PROVIDING FOR REPORTING TO THE INTERAGENCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PURCHASING COLLABORATIVE, THE LEGISLATURE AND THE PUBLIC ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES Abstract: Tabled temporarily by motion/S - 03/18/2011

Number: NM SJM 1 - Updated (Status 04/16/2011) RelatedBills: Feldman Sponsor: Feldman SponsorList: CONTINUE HEALTH CARE REFORM WORKING GROUP Title: TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - FIRST SESSION, 2011 INTRODUCED BY Dede Feldman A JOINT MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE CONTINUATION OF THE HEALTH CARE REFORM WORKING GROUP CONVENED TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT Abstract: Passed House (40-26) Signed by one or both houses - 04/14/2011

Nevada - Adjourned 2011 8 Bills Number: NV AB 154 - Updated (Text 08/09/2011) RelatedBills: BDR38 Sponsor: Frierson SponsorList: Frierson Title: Enacts provisions which guarantee certain rights to children placed in foster homes in this State. (BDR 38-802) Abstract: Relating to the protection of children; establishing provisions which set forth certain rights of children who are placed in foster homes; requiring notice of those rights to

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children placed in foster homes; establishing a procedure for children who are placed in foster homes to report alleged violations of those rights; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Status: Effective October 1, 2011. - 05/29/2011

Number: NV AB 316 - Updated (Text 08/09/2011) RelatedBills: BDR38 Sponsor: Woodbury SponsorList: Woodbury Title: Revises provisions relating to services for persons with autism spectrum disorders. (BDR 38-260) Abstract: Relating to persons with disabilities; requiring the Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department of Health and Human Services to designate a standard protocol for measuring outcomes and assessing and evaluating persons with autism spectrum disorders through the age of 21 years who receive services through certain public programs; establishing the Autism Treatment Assistance Program within the Division; requiring certain state and local governmental agencies that provide services to persons with autism spectrum disorders to submit reports to the Division; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Status: Effective July 1, 2011. - 06/16/2011

Number: NV SB 43 - Updated (Text 08/09/2011) RelatedBills: BDR40 Sponsor: Health and Human Services SponsorList: Health and Human Services Title: Makes various changes relating to electronic health records. (BDR 40-443) Abstract: Relating to health care; requiring the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a statewide health information exchange system in accordance with federal law; requiring the Director to establish or contract with a nonprofit entity to govern the statewide health information exchange system; requiring the Director to prescribe standards to ensure the security and confidentiality of electronic health records; requiring the Director to take action necessary to comply with federal law concerning electronic health records and the statewide health information exchange system; making various changes relating to electronic health records; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Status: Effective June 13, 2011. - 06/13/2011

Number: NV SB 275 - Updated (Status 04/17/2011) RelatedBills: BDR34 Sponsor: Leslie SponsorList: Leslie Title: Makes various changes concerning bullying. (BDR 34-732) Abstract: Relating to pupils; revising the definition of bullying; prohibiting bullying, cyber- bullying, harassment or intimidation under certain circumstances; providing civil liability for failure to comply with certain provisions relating to safe and respectful learning environments; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Status: (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.) - 04/16/2011

Number: NV SB 276 - Updated (Text 08/09/2011) RelatedBills: BDR34 Sponsor: Parks

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SponsorList: Parks Title: Revises provisions governing safe and respectful learning environments in public schools. (BDR 34-643) Abstract: Relating to education; revising provisions governing safe and respectful learning environments in public schools; requiring the Department of Education to establish and recommend training programs for members of the State Board of Education, boards of trustees of school districts and school district personnel on the prevention of bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment and intimidation in public schools; creating the Bullying Prevention Fund in the State General Fund; requiring the principal of each public school to establish a school safety team; authorizing a parent or legal guardian of a pupil involved in an incident of bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment or intimidation to appeal a disciplinary decision of the principal made against the pupil concerning the incident; revising provisions governing the grounds for disciplinary action against teachers and administrators; requiring the Governor to annually proclaim the first week in October to be Week of Respect; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Status: Effective July 1, 2011. - 06/14/2011

Number: NV SB 294 - Updated (Text 08/09/2011) RelatedBills: BDR40 Sponsor: Cegavske SponsorList: Cegavske Title: Establishes provisions governing providers of health care. (BDR 40-16) Abstract: Relating to providers of health care; revising provisions governing persons authorized to possess and administer dangerous drugs; revising provisions regarding certain acts of physicians; revising provisions governing the practice of applied behavior analysis; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Status: Effective June 16, 2011, for the purpose of adopting regulations and January 1, 2012, for all other purposes. - 06/16/2011

Number: NV SB 371 - Updated (Text 08/09/2011) RelatedBills: BDR38 Sponsor: Cegavske SponsorList: Cegavske Title: Makes various changes concerning the protection of children. (BDR 38-3) Abstract: Relating to children; requiring the nomination and appointment of a person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of a child who is placed in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services; establishing the duties and responsibilities of such a legally responsible person; revising provisions governing the provision of psychiatric care to children in the custody of agencies which provide child welfare services; revising provisions relating to the health care records of children who are placed in the custody of such an agency; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Status: Effective October 1, 2011. - 06/16/2011

Number: NV SB 440 - Updated (Text 08/09/2011) RelatedBills: BDR57 Sponsor: Finance SponsorList: Finance Title: Creates the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange. (BDR 57-1172) Abstract: Relating to health insurance; creating the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange; setting forth the purposes of the Exchange; providing for the composition, appointment and terms of members and powers and duties of the Board of Directors of the Exchange; providing for the appointment and powers and duties of the

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Executive Director of the Exchange; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Status: Effective June 16, 2011, for the purpose of appointing voting members of the Board of Directors of the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange and July 1, 2011, for all other purposes. - 06/16/2011

New York 2011-2012 22 Bills Number: NY AB 1708 - Updated (Text 05/03/2011) RelatedBills: SB 2148 Sponsor: Gunther (MS) SponsorList: Gunther (MS); Spano; Conte; Cusick Title: AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to defining a bill of rights for persons with autism or autism spectrum disorders Abstract: Add S16.39, Ment Hyg L Defines a bill of rights for persons with autism or autism spectrum disorders. Status: referred to mental health - 01/11/2011

Number: NY AB 2300 - Updated (Text 05/03/2011) RelatedBills: SB 2340 Sponsor: Cusick SponsorList: Cusick Title: AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to autism spectrum disorder reporting Abstract: Add Art 24-F SS2499-b & 2499-c, Pub Health L Requires health care professionals to report any diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder to a registry maintained by the department of health. Status: referred to health - 01/18/2011

Number: NY AB 4285 - Updated (Status 05/25/2011) RelatedBills: Rivera P (MS) Sponsor: Rivera P (MS); Gottfried; Canestrari; Clark; Gunther; Dinowitz; Weisenberg; Abbate; Arroyo; Aubry; Benedetto; Boyland; Brennan; Brook-Krasny SponsorList: AN ACT to amend the public health law and the social services law, in relation to establishing mental health parity in public health insurance plans Title: Camara, Cook, Cymbrowitz, Duprey, Galef, Glick, Hevesi, Hikind, Hooper, Hoyt, Nolan, O'Donnell, Ortiz, Paulin, Peoples-Stokes, Perry, Ramos, Reilly, Rivera J, Rivera N, Robinson, Rosenthal, Schroeder, Spano, Sweeney, Titus, Weinstein, Wright Amd S2510, Pub Health L; amd S369-ee, Soc Serv L Establishes mental health parity in public health insurance plans. Abstract: reported referred to ways and means - 05/24/2011

Number: NY AB 5050 - Updated (Text 05/03/2011) RelatedBills: SB 5051 Sponsor: Titus (MS) SponsorList: Titus (MS); Weisenberg; Peoples-Stokes; Clark; Cahill; Boyland; Colton; Galef; Gottfried; Lancman; Markey; Mayersohn Title: AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to harassment prevention policies Abstract: Millman, Pheffer, Rivera N, Robinson, Rosenthal, Towns, Wright Add S313-b, Ed L Directs the commissioner of education to promulgate rule and regulations that prohibit harassment, intimidation and bullying of students; school districts shall be responsible for making copies of such policies available to parents, guardians, students, volunteers and school employees. Status: referred to education - 02/11/2011

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Number: NY AB 5391 - Updated (Text 05/03/2011) RelatedBills: McDonough Sponsor: McDonough; Montesano; Rabbitt; Tenney SponsorList: AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to prohibiting bullying on school property; and to amend the penal law, in relation to establishing the crime of Title: Amd SS801-a, 2801 & 3028-c, add S2803, Ed L; add S240.33, Pen L Prohibits bullying on school property; defines bullying; establishes punishment for people who are found guilty of bullying on school property; establishes the class B misdemeanor of aggravated harassment of teachers and school personnel. Abstract: referred to education - 02/18/2011

Number: NY AB 5447 - Updated (Text 05/03/2011) RelatedBills: McDonough Sponsor: McDonough; Colton; Crouch; Calhoun; Jaffee; Burling; Stevenson; Montesano; Barclay; Butler; Conte; Duprey; Jordan; McLaughlin; Rabbitt; SponsorList: AN ACT to amend the education law, the penal law, the executive law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing the "anti-bullying bill of rights act Title: P, Thiele Amd Ed L, generally; add SS240.33, 240.34 & 70.31, Pen L; add S168-b, Exec L; add S98-d, St Fin L Establishes the "anti-bullying bill of rights act"; establishes the bullying prevention fund; establishes the crimes of aggravated harassment of teachers and school personnel and bias intimidation and establishes the New York state commission on bullying in schools. Abstract: referred to education - 02/18/2011

Number: NY AB 6604 - Updated (Text 05/03/2011) RelatedBills: SB 5050 Sponsor: Molinaro SponsorList: Molinaro Title: AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring provisions in schools that prohibit harassment, intimidation or bullying whether by electronic commun Abstract: Amd SS2 & 2801, Ed L Requires provisions in schools that prohibit harassment, intimidation or bullying whether by electronic communication or a written, verbal, physical or sexual act. Status: referred to education - 03/23/2011

Number: NY AB 8116 - Updated (New 06/03/2011) RelatedBills: Castelli Sponsor: Castelli; Crouch SponsorList: AN ACT providing for the role of agents and brokers in an American health benefit exchange created in compliance with the federal Patient Protection and Afforda Title: Provides for the role of agents and brokers in an American health benefit exchange created in compliance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; requires the commissioner of insurance to establish procedures by which agents or brokers may enroll individuals in qualified health plans, assist individuals in applying for tax credits and cost-sharing reductions for such plans, and receive compensation through the insurance carriers; requires navigators to satisfy the same Abstract: referred to insurance - 06/02/2011

Number: NY AB 8131 - Updated (New 06/03/2011) RelatedBills: Thiele (MS) Sponsor: Thiele (MS); Maisel; McDonough; Murray; Raia; Reilly; Rivera P; Scarborough; Abbate; Ceretto; Conte; Duprey; Losquadro; Sweeney SponsorList: AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing a juvenile sexting and cyberbullying education demonstration program; and providing for the repeal

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Title: Add S75, Exec L Directs the attorney general to establish a 2 year juvenile sexting and cyberbullying education demonstration program in not less than 3 counties as a diversionary program for persons under 16 who have engaged in cyberbullying or sexting, in lieu of juvenile delinquency or criminal proceedings. Abstract: referred to governmental operations - 06/02/2011

Number: NY AB 8504 - Updated (New 06/21/2011) RelatedBills: SB 4921 Sponsor: Rosenthal SponsorList: Rosenthal Title: AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to prohibiting bullying on school property Abstract: Amd SS11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 801-a & 2801, Ed L Prohibits bullying on school property and enacts the "Law to Encourage the Acceptance of All Differences (LEAD)". Status: referred to education - 06/20/2011

Number: NY AB 8514 - Updated (Hearing, New 06/24/2011) RelatedBills: SB 5849 Sponsor: Morelle (MS) SponsorList: Morelle (MS); Gottfried; Brennan; Silver; Farrell; Canestrari; Peoples-Stokes Title: AN ACT to amend the public authorities law and the public officers law, in relation to the establishment of the New York Health Benefit Exchange Abstract: Add Art 10-E SS3980 - 3993, Pub Auth L; amd SS17 & 19, Pub Off L Establishes the New York Health Benefit Exchange which will facilitate the purchase and sale of qualified health plans in the individual market in NY and will incorporate a small business health options program to assist qualified employers in facilitating the enrollment of their employees in qualified health plans offered in the group market. Status: REFERRED TO RULES - 06/23/2011

Number: NY SB 1172 - Updated (Text 01/08/2011) RelatedBills: PARKER Sponsor: PARKER SponsorList: AN ACT authorizing and directing the department of health to do research and study as to the effects of psychostimulants, selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor Title: Authorizes and directs the department of health to conduct a study on drugs prescribed for school-age children with ADD and ADHD. Abstract: REFERRED TO HEALTH - 01/05/2011

Number: NY SB 1237 - Updated (Text 01/11/2011) RelatedBills: DUANE Sponsor: DUANE SponsorList: AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to establishing mental health parity in public health insurance plans Title: Amd S369-ee, Soc Serv L Establishes mental health parity in public health insurance plans. Abstract: REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES - 01/06/2011

Number: NY SB 2148 - Updated (Text 05/03/2011) RelatedBills: AB 1708 Sponsor: MCDONALD SponsorList: MCDONALD; ADAMS; Addabbo, Jr.; BONACIC; DEFRANCISCO; GRIFFO; HASSELL- THOMPSON

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Title: AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to defining a bill of rights for persons with autism or autism spectrum disorders Abstract: Add S16.39, Ment Hyg L Defines a bill of rights for persons with autism or autism spectrum disorders. Status: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE - 03/23/2011

Number: NY SB 2340 - Updated (Text 05/03/2011) RelatedBills: AB 2300 Sponsor: MCDONALD SponsorList: MCDONALD; PARKER Title: AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to autism spectrum disorder reporting Abstract: Add Art 24-F SS2499-b & 2499-c, Pub Health L Requires health care professionals to report any diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder to a registry maintained by the department of health. Status: REFERRED TO HEALTH - 01/19/2011

Number: NY SB 3434 - Updated (Text 05/03/2011) RelatedBills: PARKER Sponsor: PARKER SponsorList: AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to establishing the child psychiatry access project; to amend the tax law, in relation to establishing a gif Title: Add S7.42, Ment Hyg L; add S628-a, Tax L; add S89-h, St Fin L Establishes the child psychiatry access project; provides that the office of mental hygiene shall establish regional child psychiatry access projects across the state to provide primary care providers with timely access to child psychiatry consultations they treat in order to assist such primary care providers in meeting the mental health needs of the children and adolescents and their families; establishes a gift for the child Abstract: REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES - 02/22/2011

Number: NY SB 3633 - Updated (Text 03/02/2011) RelatedBills: ADAMS Sponsor: ADAMS SponsorList: AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the mandatory implementation by school districts of guidelines that incorporate social and emotional developmen Title: Amd S305, Ed L Provides for the mandatory implementation by school districts of social and emotional development into elementary and secondary school educational programs. Abstract: REFERRED TO EDUCATION - 02/28/2011

Number: NY SB 4921 - Updated (Status 06/02/2011) RelatedBills: AB 8504 Sponsor: SALAND SponsorList: SALAND; Skelos; Flanagan; MAZIARZ; Alesi; Ball; BONACIC; DEFRANCISCO; Farley Title: AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to prohibiting bullying on school property Abstract: Amd SS11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 801-a & 2801, Ed L Prohibits bullying on school property and enacts the "Law to Encourage the Acceptance of All Differences (LEAD)". Status: referred to education - 06/01/2011

Number: NY SB 5050 - Updated (New 05/04/2011) RelatedBills: AB 6604

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Sponsor: BALL SponsorList: BALL Title: AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring provisions in schools that prohibit harassment, intimidation or bullying whether by electronic commun Abstract: Amd SS2 & 2801, Ed L Requires provisions in schools that prohibit harassment, intimidation or bullying whether by electronic communication or a written, verbal, physical or sexual act. Status: REFERRED TO EDUCATION - 05/03/2011

Number: NY SB 5051 - Updated (New 05/04/2011) RelatedBills: AB 5050 Sponsor: BALL SponsorList: BALL Title: AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to harassment prevention policies Abstract: Add S313-b, Ed L Directs the commissioner of education to promulgate rule and regulations that prohibit harassment, intimidation and bullying of students; school districts shall be responsible for making copies of such policies available to parents, guardians, students, volunteers and school employees. Status: REFERRED TO EDUCATION - 05/03/2011

Number: NY SB 5253 - Updated (Status 09/13/2011) RelatedBills: AB 8170 Sponsor: HANNON SponsorList: HANNON; Saland; ADAMS Title: AN ACT to amend the social services law, the family court act and the penal law, in relation to creating an education reform program for certain individuals cha Abstract: Add Art 6 Title 11 S458-l, Soc Serv L; amd SS315.3, 353.1 & 735, Fam Ct Act; add S60.37, Pen L Creates an educational reform program and a diversionary program for certain juveniles who are criminally charged with certain offenses involving the creation, exhibition or distribution of a photograph depicting nudity through the use of an electronic communication device, an interactive wireless communications device or a computer. Status: delivered to governor - 09/12/2011

Number: NY SB 5849 - Updated (Status 06/25/2011) RelatedBills: AB 8514 Sponsor: SEWARD SponsorList: SEWARD; HANNON; LARKIN Title: AN ACT to amend the public authorities law and the public officers law, in relation to the establishment of the New York Health Benefit Exchange Abstract: Add Art 10-E SS3980 - 3993, Pub Auth L; amd SS17 & 19, Pub Off L Establishes the New York Health Benefit Exchange which will facilitate the purchase and sale of qualified health plans in the individual market in NY and will incorporate a small business health options program to assist qualified employers in facilitating the enrollment of their employees in qualified health plans offered in the group market. Status: RECOMMITTED TO RULES - 06/24/2011

Ohio 2011-2012 4 Bills Number: OH HB 116 - Updated (Hearing 09/19/2011) RelatedBills: Barnes, Jr., J Sponsor: Barnes, Jr., J; Barnes, J.; Patmon, B.; Fedor, T.; Yuko, K; Letson, T.; Antonio, N.; Luckie, C.; Beck, P.; Buchy, J.; Carney, J.; Driehaus, D; Duffey, M.; Foley, M.; Garland, N.; Goyal, J.; Mallory, D.; Milkovich, Z.; O'Brien, S.; Ramos, D.; Reece, A; Weddington, C; Winburn, R; Batchelder, W

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SponsorList: To enact the School Day Security and Anti-Bullying Act to require age-appropriate instruction on and parental notification of public schools' policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Title: To enact the School Day Security and Anti-Bullying Act to require age-appropriate instruction on and parental notification of public schools' policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Abstract: S Referred To Committee Senate Education - 06/23/2011

Number: OH HB 155 - Updated (Hearing 05/20/2011) RelatedBills: Fedor, T Sponsor: Fedor, T; Fedor, T.; Garland, N.; Pillich, C; Yuko, K; Hagan, R.; Murray, D; Milkovich, Z.; Antonio, N.; Letson, T.; Maag, R.; Patmon, B.; Williams, B; Schuring, K.; Gerberry, R.; Clyde, K. SponsorList: To enact the "Jessica Logan Act" to require that public school bullying policies prohibit bullying by electronic means and address certain acts that occur off school property and to require staff training on the bullying policy. Title: To enact the "Jessica Logan Act" to require that public school bullying policies prohibit bullying by electronic means and address certain acts that occur off school property and to require staff training on the bullying policy. Abstract: H Referred To Committee House Education - 03/16/2011

Number: OH HB 208 - Updated (Hearing 06/09/2011) RelatedBills: Stinziano, M Sponsor: Stinziano, M; Stinziano, M.; Antonio, N. SponsorList: To require that school anti-bullying policies prohibit harassment, intimidation, or bullying that is based on any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of a student. Title: To require that school anti-bullying policies prohibit harassment, intimidation, or bullying that is based on any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of a student. Abstract: H Referred To Committee House Education - 05/03/2011

Number: OH SB 127 - Updated (Hearing 05/02/2011) RelatedBills: Schiavoni, J Sponsor: Schiavoni, J; Cafaro, C; Turner, N; Tavares, C.; Skindell, M.; Sawyer, T SponsorList: To enact the "Jessica Logan Act" to require that public school bullying policies prohibit bullying by electronic means and address certain acts that occur off school property and to require staff training on the bullying policy. Title: To enact the "Jessica Logan Act" to require that public school bullying policies prohibit bullying by electronic means and address certain acts that occur off school property and to require staff training on the bullying policy. Abstract: S Referred To Committee Senate Education - 03/23/2011

Oklahoma - Adjourned 2011-2012 3 Bills Number: OK SB 152 - Updated (Status 02/17/2011) RelatedBills: Rice Sponsor: Rice SponsorList: An act relating to school discipline; modifying bullying policy; defining cyber bullying; providing for development of school policy. Effective date. Emergency. Title: An Act relating to school discipline; amending Section 2, Chapter 149, O.S.L. 2002, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 216, O.S.L. 2008 (70 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 24-100.3), which relates to harassment, intimidation and bullying in public schools; modifying certain findings; defining cyber bullying; expanding the definition of harassment, intimidation, bullying and cyber bullying; expanding definition of electronic communications; amending 70 O.S. 2001, Section 6-114, as renumbered by Section 5, Chapter 149, O.S.L. 2002, and as last amended by Section 6,

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Abstract: Pending authorship Representative(s) Pittman - 02/16/2011

Number: OK SB 858 - Updated (Status 03/17/2011) RelatedBills: Russell Sponsor: Russell SponsorList: Firearm information; guidelines for certain inquiries regarding firearms; health care practitioner collecting statistical information, patient participation not required. Effective date. Title: An Act relating to firearm information; stating legislative findings; defining terms; providing guidelines for certain inquiries regarding firearms; providing exclusions; providing penalties; providing for codification; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date. Abstract: Second Reading referred to Public Safety - 03/16/2011

Number: OK SB 960 - Updated (Status 02/24/2011) RelatedBills: Brown Sponsor: Brown SponsorList: Insurance; stating legislative intent relating to the creation of a health insurance exchange. Noncodification. Emergency. Title: An Act relating to health insurance exchanges; stating legislative intent relating to the creation of a health insurance exchange; specifying components of the design of the exchange; providing for noncodification; and declaring an emergency. Abstract: Pending authorship Representative(s) Mulready - 02/23/2011

Oregon - Adjourned 2011 21 Bills Number: OR HB 2100 - Updated (Status 08/11/2011) SponsorList: Relating to functions of the Oregon Health Authority; creating new provisions; amending ORS 3.408, 30.262, 87.533, 93. Title: Establishes Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee to perform functions of Drug Use Review Board, which is abolished. Establishes Health Evidence Review Commission to perform functions of Health Resources Commission and Health Services Commission, which are abolished. Describes dual roles of Oregon Health Authority and Department of Human Services in administering medical assistance program. Permits sharing of information between authority and Department of Human Services for specified reasons. Abstract: (H) Chapter 720, (2011 Laws): Effective date August 5, 2011. - 08/05/2011

Number: OR HB 2214 - Updated (Status 07/30/2011) RelatedBills: BUCKLEY Sponsor: BUCKLEY SponsorList: Relating to health insurance coverage for individuals with disabilities; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 743A.190. Title: Adds new definitions and requirements for health insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders. Abstract: (H) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR HB 2373 - Updated (Status 07/30/2011) SponsorList: Relating to functions of the Oregon Health Authority; creating new provisions; amending ORS 3.408, 30.262, 87.533, 93. Title: Establishes Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee to perform functions of Drug Use Review Board, which is abolished. Establishes Health Evidence Review Commission to perform functions of Health Resources Commission and Health Services Commission, which are abolished. Clarifies role of Oregon Health Authority as single state Medicaid agency. Permits sharing of information between authority and

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Department of Human Services for specified reasons. Extends end date for authority and department to Abstract: (H) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR HB 2376 - Updated (Status 07/30/2011) SponsorList: Relating to health insurance; creating new provisions; amending ORS 243.252, 413.032, 731.146, 731.232, 731.236, 731. Title: Authorizes Department of Consumer and Business Services to enforce health insurance requirements of federal law. Modifies definition of 'health benefit plan' and includes student health insurance within definition. Prohibits health insurer from canceling, rescinding or refusing to renew policy on or after September 23, 2010, except for fraud or intentional misrepresentation of material fact. Requires health insurers to notify covered persons and department regarding rescinded policies on or Abstract: (H) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR HB 2832 - Updated (Status 07/30/2011) RelatedBills: WITT Sponsor: WITT SponsorList: Relating to hostile education environments; amending ORS 339. Title: Expands prohibited acts related to harassment, intimidation or bullying or to cyberbullying to include actions by or against school employees. Recognizes that student or school employee may take reasonable actions to defend against physical act of harassment, intimidation or bullying. Requires school employee to report act of harassment, intimidation or bullying or of cyberbullying. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2011. Abstract: (H) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR HB 2939 - Updated (Status 08/06/2011) RelatedBills: GELSER Sponsor: GELSER SponsorList: Relating to safety in public education programs; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 161.205 and 339.250. Title: Prohibits use of mechanical restraint, chemical restraint or prone restraint on student in public education program. Allows use of physical restraint or seclusion on student in public education program under specific circumstances. Describes procedures to be followed if physical restraint or seclusion is used. Requires preparation of annual report related to use of physical restraint or seclusion. Directs Department of Human Services to approve training programs in physical restraint and Abstract: (H) Chapter 665, (2011 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2012. - 08/02/2011

Number: OR HB 3028 - Updated (Status 07/30/2011) RelatedBills: KENNEMER Sponsor: KENNEMER SponsorList: Relating to discrimination against some providers in rates of insurance reimbursement; amending ORS 743A.036 and 743A.168. Title: Prohibits discrimination in rates of insurance reimbursement paid to specified providers. Abstract: (H) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR HB 3101 - Updated (Status 07/30/2011) RelatedBills: HUNT Sponsor: HUNT

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SponsorList: Relating to commissions on children and families; creating new provisions; amending ORS 131A.360, 131A.365, 181.715, 181. Title: Modifies duties of State Commission on Children and Families and abolishes State Commission on Children and Families Account. Transfers certain responsibilities of state commission to Department of Human Services. Directs department to disburse funds to certain programs and to local commissions on children and families. Establishes Local Commissions on Children and Families Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to department for specified purposes. Becomes operative June 30, 2012. Abstract: (H) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR HB 3137 - Updated (Status 07/30/2011) RelatedBills: ON Sponsor: ON SponsorList: Relating to Oregon Health Insurance Exchange; appropriating money; and declaring an emergency. Title: Requires Oregon Health Authority to establish Oregon Health Insurance Exchange as public corporation to be governed by board of directors. Specifies functions and duties. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Oregon Health Authority for purpose of developing and implementing Oregon Health Insurance Exchange. Declares emergency, effective on passage. Abstract: (H) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR HB 3510 - Updated (Status 07/30/2011) RelatedBills: DEMBROW Sponsor: DEMBROW SponsorList: Relating to statewide coverage of health care; creating new provisions; amending ORS 65.957, 192.519, 243.105, 243. Title: Establishes Affordable Health Care for All Oregon Plan, operated by Oregon Health Authority according to policies established by Affordable Health Care for All Oregon Board. Provides comprehensive health care coverage to all individuals residing or working in Oregon. Supplants coverage by private insurers for health services covered by plan. Requires public employees to be covered by plan. Creates Affordable Health Care for All Oregon Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to authority. Abstract: (H) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR HB 3523 - Updated (Status 07/30/2011) RelatedBills: GREENLICK Sponsor: GREENLICK SponsorList: Relating to prescribing psychologists; creating new provisions; amending ORS 675.085 and 677.265; and declaring an emergency. Title: Authorizes Oregon Medical Board to issue certificates of prescriptive authority to certain licensed psychologists who meet specified requirements. Establishes Committee on Prescribing Psychologists within Oregon Medical Board to make recommendations to Oregon Medical Board and State Board of Psychologist Examiners on prescribing psychologists. Declares emergency, effective on passage. Abstract: (H) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR HB 3650 - Updated (Hearing 09/19/2011) RelatedBills: SPECIAL Sponsor: SPECIAL SponsorList: Relating to health; creating new provisions; amending ORS 192.493, 410.604, 410.612, 411.404, 411.708, 413.032, 414.

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Title: Establishes Oregon Integrated and Coordinated Health Care Delivery System to replace managed care systems for recipients of medical assistance. Specifies criteria for coordinated care organizations. Requires Oregon Health Authority to seek federal approval to allow enrollment of individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid into coordinated care organizations. Requires authority to establish alternate payment methodologies for coordinated care organizations. Requires coordinated Abstract: (H) Chapter 602, (2011 Laws): Effective date July 1, 2011. - 07/07/2011

Number: OR SB 49 - Updated (Status 07/07/2011) SponsorList: Relating to functions of the Oregon Health Authority; creating new provisions; amending ORS 3.408, 30.262, 87.533, 93. Title: Establishes Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee to perform functions of Drug Use Review Board, which is abolished. Establishes Health Evidence Review Commission to perform functions of Health Resources Commission and Health Services Commission, which are abolished. Describes dual roles of Oregon Health Authority and Department of Human Services in administering medical assistance program. Permits sharing of information between authority and Department of Human Services for specified reasons. Abstract: (S) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR SB 99 - Updated (Hearing 09/19/2011) SponsorList: Relating to Oregon Health Insurance Exchange; appropriating money; and declaring an emergency. Title: Requires Oregon Health Authority to establish Oregon Health Insurance Exchange as public corporation to be governed by board of directors. Specifies functions and duties. Declares emergency, effective on passage. Abstract: (S) Effective date, June 17, 2011. - 06/22/2011

Number: OR SB 228 - Updated (Status 07/07/2011) SponsorList: Relating to prescribing psychologists; creating new provisions; amending ORS 675.085 and 677.265; and declaring an emergency. Title: Authorizes Oregon Medical Board to issue certificates of prescriptive authority to certain licensed psychologists who meet specified requirements. Establishes Committee on Prescribing Psychologists within Oregon Medical Board to make recommendations to Oregon Medical Board and State Board of Psychologist Examiners on prescribing psychologists. Declares emergency, effective on passage. Abstract: (S) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR SB 240 - Updated (Status 07/30/2011) RelatedBills: VERGER Sponsor: VERGER SponsorList: Relating to hostile education environments; creating new provisions; amending ORS 339.356, 339.359 and 339. Title: Requires school employees to report acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying and acts of cyberbullying. Allows remedial action for failure to report. Requires increased remedial actions if person conspired with another person to commit act of harassment, intimidation or bullying or act of cyberbullying, or if person commits subsequent acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying or acts of cyberbullying. Requires school to prominently post policy related to acts of harassment, intimidation Abstract: (H) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR SB 555 - Updated (Status 07/07/2011) RelatedBills: EDWARDS

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Sponsor: EDWARDS SponsorList: Relating to health insurance coverage for individuals with disabilities; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 743A.190. Title: Adds new definitions and requirements for health insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders. Abstract: (S) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR SB 631 - Updated (Status 07/07/2011) RelatedBills: ON Sponsor: ON SponsorList: Relating to a children's psychiatric access telephone line. Title: Directs Oregon Health Authority to establish and maintain children's psychiatric access telephone line. Abstract: (S) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR SB 858 - Updated (Status 07/30/2011) RelatedBills: ON Sponsor: ON SponsorList: Relating to equal pay for nurse practitioners in independent practice; creating new provisions; amending ORS 743A. Title: Requires insurers to reimburse independent nurse practitioners at same rate as physicians for same services. Declares emergency, effective on passage. Abstract: (H) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR SB 888 - Updated (Status 07/07/2011) RelatedBills: ON Sponsor: ON SponsorList: Relating to statewide coverage of health care; creating new provisions; amending ORS 65.957, 192.519, 243.105, 243. Title: Establishes Affordable Health Care for All Oregon Plan, operated by Oregon Health Authority according to policies established by Affordable Health Care for All Oregon Board. Provides comprehensive health care coverage to all individuals residing or working in Oregon. Supplants coverage by private insurers for health services covered by plan. Requires public employees to be covered by plan. Creates Affordable Health Care for All Oregon Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to authority. Abstract: (S) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Number: OR SB 991 - Updated (Status 07/07/2011) RelatedBills: MORSE Sponsor: MORSE SponsorList: Relating to Oregon Health Insurance Exchange; appropriating money; and declaring an emergency. Title: Establishes Oregon Health Insurance Exchange Corporation as public corporation to be governed by board of directors and supervised by executive director. Specifies duties, functions and powers of corporation. Requires corporation to deliver to appropriate interim committees and Joint Committee on Ways and Means formal business plan or draft business plan before convening of 2012 regular session of Legislative Assembly. Specifies operations of health insurance exchange administered by Abstract: (S) In committee upon adjournment. - 06/30/2011

Pennsylvania 2011-2012 16 Bills Number: PA HB 237 - Updated (Status, Text 01/27/2011)

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RelatedBills: GODSHALL Sponsor: GODSHALL; BAKER; Briggs; BUXTON; CUTLER; DALEY; FLECK; GEIST; GIBBONS; GINGRICH; Grove; Knowles; KULA; LONGIETTI; MANN; MILLER; MURT; O'NEILL; PASHINSKI; PAYNE; PICKETT; REICHLEY; ROCK; SCAVELLO; K. SMITH; STERN; TOEPEL; MILNE SponsorList: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for Office for Safe Schools. Title: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for Office for Safe Schools. Abstract: Referred to EDUCATION - 01/26/2011

Number: PA HB 386 - Updated (Status, Text 02/02/2011) RelatedBills: BOYD Sponsor: BOYD; O'NEILL; AUMENT; CALTAGIRONE; CUTLER; GEIST; GOODMAN; HARHAI; HARKINS; HICKERNELL; KAUFFMAN; KAVULICH; LONGIETTI; MARSHALL; Mirabito; MURT; PEIFER; PETRARCA; QUINN; RAPP; REICHLEY; ROAE; SCAVELLO; Taylor; VULAKOVICH; WATSON; GRELL; HESS; MICOZZIE; DENLINGER; DeLUCA; D. COSTA; ROCK; K. SMITH; SCHRODER SponsorList: An Act providing for a tax credit program to support community-based mental retardation services in this Commonwealth. Title: An Act providing for a tax credit program to support community-based mental retardation services in this Commonwealth. Abstract: Referred to HUMAN SERVICES - 02/01/2011

Number: PA HB 627 - Updated (Status, Text 02/14/2011) RelatedBills: DeLUCA Sponsor: DeLUCA; D. COSTA; Matzie; FABRIZIO; Barbin; K. BOYLE; CALTAGIRONE; DAVIS; Deasy; GEORGE; HARKINS; KIRKLAND; KOTIK; KULA; M. O'BRIEN; STABACK; SWANGER; WAGNER; YOUNGBLOOD; SHAPIRO SponsorList: An Act providing for the American Health Benefit Exchange Act; establishing the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange; imposing duties on the Insurance Department; and providing for powers and duties of the exchange, for health benefit plan certification, for funding and publication of costs and for regulations. Title: An Act providing for the American Health Benefit Exchange Act; establishing the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange; imposing duties on the Insurance Department; and providing for powers and duties of the exchange, for health benefit plan certification, for funding and publication of costs and for regulations. Abstract: Referred to INSURANCE - 02/14/2011

Number: PA HB 767 - Updated (Status, Text 02/23/2011) RelatedBills: CONKLIN Sponsor: CONKLIN; Deasy; B. BOYLE; K. BOYLE; Bradford; Briggs; CALTAGIRONE; COHEN; D. COSTA; DeLUCA; DePASQUALE; FABRIZIO; FRANKEL; FREEMAN; GEIST; GILLESPIE; GINGRICH; GOODMAN; HARKINS; JOSEPHS; KORTZ; MAHONEY; MURT; M. O'BRIEN; PASHINSKI; PAYTON; READSHAW; Santarsiero; M. SMITH; STURLA; THOMAS; WAGNER; WATERS; WATSON; YOUNGBLOOD; Farry SponsorList: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for Office for Safe Schools and for dating violence education. Title: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for Office for Safe Schools and for dating violence education. Abstract: Referred to EDUCATION - 02/23/2011

Number: PA HB 815 - Updated (Status 06/03/2011)

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RelatedBills: GROVE Sponsor: GROVE; AUMENT; BAKER; BOBACK; CARROLL; CLYMER; D. COSTA; CUTLER; DALEY; GEIST; KAUFFMAN; MILLER; MOUL; O'NEILL; REICHLEY; ROCK; SAYLOR; MURT; CALTAGIRONE SponsorList: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the offense of sexual abuse of children; and defining the offense of sexting by minors. Title: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the offense of sexual abuse of children; and defining the offense of sexting by minors. Abstract: Referred to JUDICIARY - 06/03/2011

Number: PA HB 863 - Updated (Status, Text 03/01/2011) RelatedBills: PASHINSKI Sponsor: PASHINSKI; DeLUCA; BOBACK; Briggs; CALTAGIRONE; FABRIZIO; FRANKEL; GEORGE; HALUSKA; HARKINS; HORNAMAN; Johnson; KORTZ; KULA; MANN; M. O'BRIEN; PAYTON; Santarsiero; SANTONI; K. SMITH; STURLA; SWANGER; VULAKOVICH; WAGNER; YOUNGBLOOD; D. COSTA SponsorList: An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Health Information Exchange Authority and the Health Information Technology Fund; and providing for grants and loans for health information technology and for duties of the Department of Community and Economic Development. Title: An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Health Information Exchange Authority and the Health Information Technology Fund; and providing for grants and loans for health information technology and for duties of the Department of Community and Economic Development. Abstract: Referred to INSURANCE - 03/01/2011

Number: PA HB 879 - Updated (Status, Text 03/02/2011) RelatedBills: M. O'BRIEN Sponsor: M. O'BRIEN; JOSEPHS; REICHLEY; STABACK; KOTIK; CALTAGIRONE; CARROLL; HARKINS; COHEN; McGEEHAN; BISHOP; GOODMAN; Bradford; HESS; YOUNGBLOOD; DAVIS; SCHRODER; DONATUCCI; MURT SponsorList: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for policy relating to bullying. Title: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, further providing for policy relating to bullying. Abstract: Referred to EDUCATION - 03/02/2011

Number: PA HB 943 - Updated (New 03/04/2011) RelatedBills: SCHRODER Sponsor: SCHRODER; BOBACK; BOYD; CALTAGIRONE; CARROLL; COHEN; D. COSTA; GINGRICH; Grove; HENNESSEY; HORNAMAN; MILLARD; MOUL; MULLERY; MURT; PICKETT; RAPP; ROAE SponsorList: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in children's health care, further providing for legislative findings and intent, for definitions, for Children's Health Advisory Council and for outreach. Title: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in children's health care, further providing for legislative findings and intent, for definitions, for Children's Health Advisory Council and for outreach. Abstract: Referred to INSURANCE - 03/04/2011

Number: PA HB 1805 - Updated (Status, Text 08/16/2011)

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RelatedBills: BRIGGS Sponsor: BRIGGS SponsorList: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for program of continuing professional development; providing for suicide prevention instruction; in safe schools, further providing for policy relating to bullying; and providing for Department of Education requirements and responsibilities. Title: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for program of continuing professional development; providing for suicide prevention instruction; in safe schools, further providing for policy relating to bullying; and providing for Department of Education requirements and responsibilities. Abstract: Referred to EDUCATION - 08/10/2011

Number: PA HR 214 - Updated (Status, Text 04/13/2011) RelatedBills: CURRY Sponsor: CURRY; CLYMER; BENNINGHOFF; BOBACK; BOYD; Briggs; V. BROWN; COHEN; D. COSTA; DAVIS; FABRIZIO; FLECK; GERBER; HARKINS; HENNESSEY; HESS; KORTZ; MILLARD; MILNE; PASHINSKI; QUINN; READSHAW; SCHRODER; K. SMITH; TOEPEL; VULAKOVICH; YOUNGBLOOD; GILLESPIE; EVERETT; SWANGER; HARHAI; MURT; MUNDY; WATERS; FREEMAN; CREIGHTON SponsorList: A Resolution alerting the citizens of this Commonwealth about the release of "School Shooter: North American Tour 2012," strongly urging parents, guardians and others who care for children to carefully monitor their children's use of all media and encouraging retailers to refrain from selling School Shooter in their retail establishments. Title: A Resolution alerting the citizens of this Commonwealth about the release of "School Shooter: North American Tour 2012," strongly urging parents, guardians and others who care for children to carefully monitor their children's use of all media and encouraging retailers to refrain from selling School Shooter in their retail establishments. Abstract: Referred to CONSUMER AFFAIRS - 04/13/2011

Number: PA SB 191 - Updated (New 04/08/2011) RelatedBills: WASHINGTON Sponsor: WASHINGTON; ARGALL; COSTA; FERLO; BREWSTER; HUGHES; KITCHEN; SOLOBAY; STACK; WILLIAMS; WOZNIAK; YUDICHAK; Farnese SponsorList: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for antibullying bill of rights. Title: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for antibullying bill of rights. Abstract: Referred to EDUCATION - 04/08/2011

Number: PA SB 429 - Updated (New 02/08/2011) RelatedBills: LEACH Sponsor: LEACH; FONTANA; TARTAGLIONE; WILLIAMS; FERLO; WASHINGTON; Farnese SponsorList: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, providing for coverage for eating disorder treatment. Title: An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, providing for coverage for eating disorder treatment. Abstract: Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE - 02/07/2011

Number: PA SB 649 - Updated (New 02/25/2011)

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RelatedBills: BOSCOLA Sponsor: BOSCOLA; BROWNE; TARTAGLIONE; FERLO; FONTANA SponsorList: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for assessment and counseling of chronic runaway children. Title: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for assessment and counseling of chronic runaway children. Abstract: Referred to JUDICIARY - 02/25/2011

Number: PA SB 850 - Updated (Status 05/04/2011) RelatedBills: GREENLEAF Sponsor: GREENLEAF; BAKER; TARTAGLIONE; FONTANA; COSTA; YUDICHAK; BOSCOLA; Alloway; HUGHES; Farnese SponsorList: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, providing for the offense of cyberbullying and sexting by minors; in criminal history record information, further providing for expungement and for juvenile records; and, in relation to summary offenses, further providing for short title and purpose of chapter, for the scope of the Juvenile Act, for inspection of court files and records, for conduct of hearings and for right to counsel. Title: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, providing for the offense of cyberbullying and sexting by minors; in criminal history record information, further providing for expungement and for juvenile records; and, in relation to summary offenses, further providing for short title and purpose of chapter, for the scope of the Juvenile Act, for inspection of court files and records, for conduct of hearings and for right to counsel. Abstract: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS - 05/04/2011

Number: PA SB 940 - Updated (New 04/25/2011) RelatedBills: STACK Sponsor: STACK; FONTANA; COSTA; BREWSTER; WASHINGTON; Farnese SponsorList: An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange; imposing duties on the Insurance Department; and providing for powers and duties of the exchange, for health benefit plan certification, for funding and publication of costs and for regulations. Title: An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange; imposing duties on the Insurance Department; and providing for powers and duties of the exchange, for health benefit plan certification, for funding and publication of costs and for regulations. Abstract: Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE - 04/25/2011

Number: PA SR 101 - Updated (New 05/02/2011) RelatedBills: ALLOWAY Sponsor: ALLOWAY; RAFFERTY; STACK; DINNIMAN; D. WHITE; ERICKSON; PILEGGI; FERLO; GREENLEAF; FONTANA; TARTAGLIONE; BREWSTER; PIPPY; HUGHES; COSTA; TOMLINSON; WASHINGTON; BOSCOLA; EARLL; Farnese; BROWNE SponsorList: A Resolution recognizing May 15 through June 15, 2011, as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Title: A Resolution recognizing May 15 through June 15, 2011, as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Abstract: Introduced and adopted - 05/02/2011

Rhode Island - Adjourned 2011-2012 8 Bills

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Number: RI H 5275 - Updated (Status 07/06/2011) RelatedBills: LC220 Sponsor: Palumbo SponsorList: Palumbo; Schadone; Menard; Petrarca; McCauley Title: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS Abstract: This act would require that most every group health insurance contract, or every group hospital or medical expense insurance policies, plans, or group policies effective on or after January 1, 2012, provide coverage for autism spectrum disorders. This act would not apply to contracts, plans or group policies subject to the Small Employer Health Insurance Availability Act and those subject to the Individual Health Insurance Coverage Act. This act would take effect upon passage. Status: Signed by Governor - 06/30/2011

Number: RI H 5498 - Updated (Status 04/15/2011) RelatedBills: LC1443 Sponsor: Kennedy SponsorList: Kennedy; San Bento; Coderre E; McNamara; Naughton Title: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE-- HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE Abstract: This act would establish the Rhode Island Health Insurance Exchange and the method by which members to its executive board are appointed. This act would take into effect upon passage. Status: Committee recommended measure be held for further study - 04/13/2011

Number: RI H 5797 - Updated (Status 04/07/2011) RelatedBills: LC1153 Sponsor: Gordon SponsorList: Gordon; ; Watson; Newberry; Brien; Title: HOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY URGING GOVERNOR LINCOLN CHAFEE TO REFRAIN FROM IMPLEMENTING ALL ASPECTS OF "THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT" WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PROVISIONS ON HEALTH CARE EXCHANGES Status: Committee recommended measure be held for further study - 04/06/2011

Number: RI H 5941 - Updated (Status 07/06/2011) RelatedBills: LC2201 Sponsor: Ruggiero SponsorList: Ruggiero; Savage; McNamara; Lima; Title: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SAFE SCHOOLS Abstract: This act would create the safe school act which would address the problem of school bullying and cyber-bullying. This act would take effect upon passage. Status: Signed by Governor - 06/30/2011

Number: RI S 87 - Updated (Status 04/07/2011) RelatedBills: LC316 Sponsor: Paiva Weed SponsorList: Paiva Weed; Paiva-Weed; Algiere; Ruggerio; Lynch Title: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE-- HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE Abstract: This act would establish the Rhode Island Health Insurance Exchange and the method by which members to its executive board are appointed. This act would take into effect upon passage. Status: Referred to House H.E.W. - 04/06/2011

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Number: RI S 107 - Updated (Status 07/06/2011) RelatedBills: LC114 Sponsor: O`Neill E SponsorList: O`Neill E; Gallo; Metts; Perry; Paiva-Weed Title: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS Abstract: This act would require that most every group health insurance contract, or every group hospital or medical expense insurance policies, plans, or group policies effective on or after January 1, 2012, provide coverage for autism spectrum disorders. This act would not apply to contracts, plans or group policies subject to the Small Employer Health Insurance Availability Act and those subject to the Individual Health Insurance Coverage Act. This act would take effect upon passage. Status: Signed by Governor - 06/30/2011

Number: RI S 466 - Updated (New 03/15/2011) RelatedBills: LC1467 Sponsor: Moura SponsorList: Moura; ; ; Maher Title: SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY URGING GOVERNOR LINCOLN CHAFEE TO REFRAIN FROM IMPLEMENTING ALL ASPECTS OF "THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT" WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PROVISIONS ON HEALTH CARE EXCHANGES Status: Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services - 03/10/2011

Number: RI S 732 - Updated (Status 07/06/2011) RelatedBills: LC2200 Sponsor: Lanzi SponsorList: Lanzi; Tassoni; Paiva-Weed; Ciccone; DiPalma Title: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SAFE SCHOOLS Abstract: This act would create the safe school act which would address the problem of school bullying and cyber-bullying. This act would take effect upon passage. Status: Signed by Governor - 06/30/2011

South Carolina - Adjourned 2011-2012 9 Bills Number: SC H 3130 - Updated (Hearing 05/17/2011) RelatedBills: S 296 Sponsor: Brady SponsorList: Brady; Stringer; Long; ; Erickson Title: Sexting Abstract: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 63-19-2470 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SEXTING, TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL FINE AND THE CREATION OF AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR A PERSON WHO COMMITS THE OFFENSE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESTRICTION OF A MINOR'S DRIVING PRIVILEGES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SAFEGUARDS FOR MINORS WHO COMMIT THE OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET FOR THE OFFENSE AND FOR JURISDICTION OVER THE OFFENSE IN THE MUNICIPAL OR MAGISTRATES COURT. Status: House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Erickson - 03/02/2011

Number: SC H 3142 - Updated (Status 05/05/2011) RelatedBills: Govan Sponsor: Govan SponsorList: Safe Schools Climate Act

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Title: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THE PROVISIONS OF THE SAFE SCHOOLS CLIMATE ACT REGARDING HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, OR BULLYING. Abstract: House Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 38) - 05/04/2011

Number: SC H 3205 - Updated (Status 03/03/2011) RelatedBills: S 294 Sponsor: Brady SponsorList: Brady; Spires; ; Erickson Title: Joint Council on Children and Adolescents Abstract: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 63-1-60 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE JOINT COUNCIL ON CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROMOTING AND FACILITATING ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO PROVIDE THAT CLIENT RECORDS ARE CONFIDENTIAL, AND TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH RECORDS MAY BE RELEASED. Status: House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Erickson - 03/02/2011

Number: SC H 3667 - Updated (Status 06/04/2011) RelatedBills: Bannister Sponsor: Bannister SponsorList: Criminal sexual conduct in third degree Title: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE THIRD DEGREE WHEN THE ACTOR IS OVER THE AGE OF FOURTEEN AND COMMITS CERTAIN ACTS WITH A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN CONSENSUAL CONDUCT, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-15-140 RELATING TO COMMITTING OR ATTEMPTING TO COMMIT A LEWD ACT UPON A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN. Abstract: Senate Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary (Senate Journal- page 12) - 06/01/2011

Number: SC H 3738 - Updated (Status 05/25/2011) RelatedBills: Mitchell Sponsor: Mitchell; Cobb-Hunter; ; J.H. Neal; Dillard; Alexander; Rutherford; King; Anderson; Govan; Mack; Whipper; R.L. Brown SponsorList: Health Benefit Exchange Act Title: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 96 TO TITLE 38 TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE ACT" SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF QUALIFIED HEALTH PLANS AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE FEDERAL PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT THE DIRECTOR OF THE EXCHANGE WHO SHALL SERVE AS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE EXCHANGE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXCHANGE MUST BE Abstract: House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Whipper, R.L.Brown - 05/24/2011

Number: SC S 294 - Updated (Status 01/15/2011) RelatedBills: H 3205 Sponsor: Fair

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SponsorList: Fair; Hutto; Jackson; Leventis; Rankin Title: Joint Council on Children and Adolescents Abstract: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 63-1-60 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE JOINT COUNCIL ON CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROMOTING AND FACILITATING ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO PROVIDE THAT CLIENT RECORDS ARE CONFIDENTIAL, AND TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH RECORDS MAY BE RELEASED. Status: Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 132) - 01/11/2011

Number: SC S 296 - Updated (Status 03/09/2011) RelatedBills: H 3130 Sponsor: Fair SponsorList: Fair; Hutto; Jackson; Knotts; Rankin Title: Sexting Abstract: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 63-19-2470 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SEXTING, TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL FINE AND THE CREATION OF AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR A PERSON WHO COMMITS THE OFFENSE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESTRICTION OF A MINOR'S DRIVING PRIVILEGES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SAFEGUARDS FOR MINORS WHO COMMIT THE OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET FOR THE OFFENSE AND FOR JURISDICTION OVER THE OFFENSE IN THE MUNICIPAL OR MAGISTRATES COURT. Status: Senate Referred to Subcommittee: Rankin (ch), Campsen, Coleman, Davis, Nicholson - 03/07/2011

Number: SC S 434 - Updated (Text 09/02/2011) RelatedBills: Peeler Sponsor: Peeler; Bryant; Bright; Campsen SponsorList: Prohibiting DHHS from reducing provider rates Title: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND PROVISOS 21.11, 21.15, AND 21.20 OF PART IB, ACT 291 OF 2010, THE FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL AND TO SUSPEND A PORTION OF PROVISO 89.87 OF PART IB, ACT 291 OF 2010, PROHIBITING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FROM REDUCING PROVIDER RATES, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PROPOSED CHANGES IN PROVIDER RATES MUST INCLUDE ESTIMATES OF THE PROJECTED DOLLAR COST SAVINGS BY SOURCE OF FUNDS AND THE NUMBER OF PROVIDERS AND CLIENTS IMPACTED, AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTS RECONCILING ACTUAL SAVINGS IN COMPARISON Abstract: Act No. 77 - 08/23/2011

Number: SC S 566 - Updated (Hearing 05/11/2011) RelatedBills: Leventis Sponsor: Leventis; Ford; Elliott; Reese; Ryberg; Setzler; Land SponsorList: Definitions of the Safe School Climate Act Title: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF THE SAFE SCHOOL CLIMATE ACT, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF HARASSMENT TO INCLUDE MOTIVATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-140, RELATING TO LOCAL DISTRICT POLICIES PROHIBITING HARASSMENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROCEDURES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTS OF HARASSMENT, AND TO REQUIRE LOCAL DISTRICTS TO POST A LINK TO THE POLICY ON THEIR WEBSITES; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-150, RELATING

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TO AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL OR CRIMINAL REDRESS, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS Abstract: Senate Referred to Committee on Education (Senate Journal-page 7) - 02/15/2011

South Dakota - Adjourned 2011 2 Bills Number: SD HCR 1004 - Updated (Text 02/26/2011) RelatedBills: Steele Sponsor: Steele SponsorList: Making certain legislative findings about the constitutionality of the federal health care system. Title: Making certain legislative findings about the constitutionality of the federal health care system. Abstract: Senate Concurred in Resolution, Passed, YEAS 28, NAYS 5. S.J. 521 - 02/24/2011

Number: SD SB 104 - Updated (Status 02/02/2011) RelatedBills: Adelstein Sponsor: Adelstein SponsorList: Require each school district to develop a policy to prohibit bullying that meets certain requirements. Title: Require each school district to develop a policy to prohibit bullying that meets certain requirements. Abstract: Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 221 - 01/27/2011

Tennessee - Adjourned 2011-2012 7 Bills Number: TN HB 301 - Updated (Status 05/26/2011) RelatedBills: SB 488 Sponsor: Curtiss SponsorList: Curtiss Title: Education Abstract: As enacted, defines cyber-bullying and requires schools to implement policies against cyber-bullying. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10. Status: Pub. Ch. 251 - 05/25/2011

Number: TN HB 749 - Updated (Status 02/23/2011) RelatedBills: SB 390 Sponsor: Shipley SponsorList: Shipley Title: Psychologists Abstract: As introduced, authorizes psychologists with certain training to prescribe medicines to patients. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68. Status: Assigned to s/c General Sub of HHR - 02/22/2011

Number: TN HB 1153 - Updated (Status 02/24/2011) RelatedBills: SB 760 Sponsor: Dennis SponsorList: Dennis Title: Education Abstract: As introduced, clarifies terms and policies associated with harassment, intimidation and bullying. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. Status: P2C, ref. to Education Committee - 02/23/2011

Number: TN SB 79 - Updated (Status 04/08/2011)

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RelatedBills: HB 115 Sponsor: Beavers SponsorList: Beavers Title: Insurance, Health, Accident Abstract: As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Health Freedom Act." - Amends TCA Title 56. Status: Pub. Ch. 9 - 04/06/2011

Number: TN SB 390 - Updated (Status 03/10/2011) RelatedBills: HB 749 Sponsor: Summerville SponsorList: Summerville Title: Psychologists Abstract: As introduced, authorizes psychologists with certain training to prescribe medicines to patients. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68. Status: Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. GW,H&HR Comm. - 03/09/2011

Number: TN SB 488 - Updated (Status 05/26/2011) RelatedBills: HB 301 Sponsor: Ketron SponsorList: Ketron Title: Education Abstract: As enacted, defines cyber-bullying and requires schools to implement policies against cyber-bullying. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10. Status: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 251 - 05/25/2011

Number: TN SB 760 - Updated (Status 04/08/2011) RelatedBills: HB 1153 Sponsor: Tracy SponsorList: Tracy Title: Education Abstract: As introduced, clarifies terms and policies associated with harassment, intimidation and bullying. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. Status: Assigned to Gen. Sub of S. Ed. Com. - 04/07/2011

Texas - Adjourned 2011 28 Bills Number: TX HB 5 - Updated (Status 05/24/2011) RelatedBills: SB 25 Sponsor: Kolkhorst SponsorList: Kolkhorst; ; Title: Relating to the Interstate Health Care Compact. Status: S Placed on intent calendar - 05/24/2011

Number: TX HB 24 - Updated (Status 03/31/2011) RelatedBills: Guillen Sponsor: Guillen; ; SponsorList: Relating to placement of a student in a disciplinary alternative education program for bullying or cyber-bullying. Abstract: H Left pending in committee - 03/29/2011

Number: TX HB 32 - Updated (Status 05/13/2011) RelatedBills: SB 515 Sponsor: Creighton

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SponsorList: Creighton; ; Title: Relating to required individual health insurance coverage. Status: H Returned to committee - 05/12/2011

Number: TX HB 130 - Updated (Status 03/03/2011) RelatedBills: Alvarado Sponsor: Alvarado; ; SponsorList: Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline. Abstract: H Left pending in committee - 03/01/2011

Number: TX HB 170 - Updated (Status 03/31/2011) RelatedBills: Raymond Sponsor: Raymond; ; SponsorList: Relating to bullying as a ground for removing a public school student from class and placing the student in a disciplinary alternative education program. Abstract: H Left pending in committee - 03/29/2011

Number: TX HB 224 - Updated (Status 03/03/2011) RelatedBills: SB 242 SB 245 Sponsor: Strama SponsorList: Strama; ; Title: Relating to bullying, including cyberbullying, in public schools. Status: H Left pending in committee - 03/01/2011

Number: TX HB 636 - Updated (Status 03/02/2011) RelatedBills: Zerwas Sponsor: Zerwas; ; SponsorList: Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Connector. Abstract: H Left pending in committee - 03/01/2011

Number: TX HB 945 - Updated (Status 05/04/2011) RelatedBills: SB 501 Sponsor: Dukes SponsorList: Dukes; ; Title: Relating to the disproportionality of certain groups in the juvenile justice, child welfare, health, and mental health systems and the disproportionality of the delivery of certain services in the education system. Status: H Laid on the table subject to call - 05/03/2011

Number: TX HB 968 - Updated (Status 06/22/2011) RelatedBills: Strama Sponsor: Strama; ; SponsorList: Relating to expulsion from school or placement in a disciplinary alternative education program. Abstract: E Effective immediately - 06/17/2011

Number: TX HB 1059 - Updated (Status 03/31/2011) RelatedBills: Menendez Sponsor: Menendez; ; SponsorList: Relating to bullying, including cyberbullying, in public schools. Abstract: H Left pending in committee - 03/29/2011

Number: TX HB 1192 - Updated (Status 05/11/2011)

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RelatedBills: SB 574 Sponsor: Castro SponsorList: Castro; ; Title: Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child. Status: H Committee report sent to Calendars - 05/09/2011

Number: TX HB 1309 - Updated (Status 04/28/2011) RelatedBills: SB 407 Sponsor: Craddick SponsorList: Craddick; ; Title: Relating to the creation of the offense of possession or promotion of certain visual material depicting a minor and to certain educational programs concerning the prevention and awareness of that offense. Status: H Committee report sent to Calendars - 04/27/2011

Number: TX HB 1348 - Updated (Status 03/02/2011) RelatedBills: Marquez Sponsor: Marquez; ; SponsorList: Relating to policies, procedures, and training to address bullying of public school students. Abstract: H Referred to Public Education - 03/01/2011

Number: TX HB 1386 - Updated (Status 06/22/2011) RelatedBills: Coleman Sponsor: Coleman; ; SponsorList: Relating to the public health threat presented by youth suicide and the qualification of certain persons serving as marriage and family therapists in school districts. Abstract: E Effective immediately - 06/17/2011

Number: TX HB 1467 - Updated (Status 03/03/2011) RelatedBills: Hernandez Luna Sponsor: Hernandez Luna; ; SponsorList: Relating to bullying and cyberbullying in public schools; providing penalties. Abstract: H Referred to Public Education - 03/02/2011

Number: TX HB 1942 - Updated (Status 06/22/2011) RelatedBills: Patrick, Diane Sponsor: Patrick, Diane; ; SponsorList: Relating to bullying in public schools. Abstract: E Effective immediately - 06/17/2011

Number: TX HB 2343 - Updated (Status 03/11/2011) RelatedBills: Coleman Sponsor: Coleman; ; SponsorList: Relating to the creation of Asher's Law, the public health threat presented by youth suicide and to the prevention of associated discrimination, harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying. Abstract: H Referred to Public Health - 03/10/2011

Number: TX HB 3440 - Updated (Status 03/19/2011) RelatedBills: SB 863 Sponsor: Pickett

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SponsorList: Pickett; ; Title: Relating to creation of an offense of bullying of a school district employee by a student. Status: H Referred to Public Education - 03/18/2011

Number: TX SB 7 - Updated (Status, Text 05/19/2011) RelatedBills: Nelson Sponsor: Nelson; ; SponsorList: Relating to strategies for and improvements in quality of health care provided through and care management in the child health plan and medical assistance programs designed to achieve healthy outcomes and efficiency. Abstract: H Committee report sent to Calendars - 05/18/2011

Number: TX SB 42 - Updated (Status 03/25/2011) RelatedBills: Zaffirini Sponsor: Zaffirini; ; SponsorList: Relating to bullying through electronic means in public schools. Abstract: S Left pending in committee - 03/22/2011

Number: TX SB 205 - Updated (Status 05/23/2011) RelatedBills: Whitmire Sponsor: Whitmire; ; SponsorList: Relating to school district policies to prohibit bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, and intimidation. Abstract: H Committee report sent to Calendars - 05/22/2011

Number: TX SB 242 - Updated (Status 03/25/2011) RelatedBills: HB 224 Sponsor: Davis SponsorList: Davis; ; Title: Relating to bullying, including cyberbullying, in public schools. Status: S Left pending in committee - 03/22/2011

Number: TX SB 245 - Updated (Status 02/01/2011) RelatedBills: HB 224 Sponsor: Davis SponsorList: Davis; ; Title: Relating to bullying, including cyberbullying, in public schools. Status: S Referred to Education - 01/31/2011

Number: TX SB 269 - Updated (Status 02/01/2011) RelatedBills: Uresti Sponsor: Uresti; ; SponsorList: Relating to a foster children's bill of rights. Abstract: S Referred to Health & Human Services - 01/31/2011

Number: TX SB 501 - Updated (Status 05/24/2011) RelatedBills: HB 945 Sponsor: West SponsorList: West; ; Title: Relating to the disproportionality of certain groups in the juvenile justice, child welfare, health, and mental health systems and the disproportionality of the delivery of certain services in the education system.

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Status: E Effective immediately - 05/21/2011

Number: TX SB 574 - Updated (Status 02/18/2011) RelatedBills: HB 1192 Sponsor: Van de Putte SponsorList: Van de Putte; ; Title: Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child. Status: S Referred to State Affairs - 02/17/2011

Number: TX SB 973 - Updated (Status 03/09/2011) RelatedBills: Hinojosa Sponsor: Hinojosa; ; SponsorList: Relating to the reformation of the sentences of juveniles convicted of capital felonies after being transferred to criminal court. Abstract: S Referred to Criminal Justice - 03/08/2011

Number: TX SB 1510 - Updated (Status 03/23/2011) RelatedBills: West Sponsor: West; ; SponsorList: Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Connector. Abstract: S Referred to State Affairs - 03/22/2011

Utah - Adjourned 2011 4 Bills Number: UT HB 289 - Updated (Status 03/12/2011) RelatedBills: Newbold, M. Sponsor: Newbold, M. SponsorList: Psychologist Licensing Amendments Title: This bill amends the Psychologist Licensing Act to permit a psychologist who has specialized training and who is in a collaborative care model with a primary care practitioner to prescribe psychotropic medications. Abstract: House/ strike enacting clause - 03/10/2011

Number: UT SB 137 - Updated (Status 03/01/2011) RelatedBills: Christensen, A. Sponsor: Christensen, A.; ; SponsorList: Medicaid Amendments Title: This bill amends the Medicaid drug program. Abstract: Senate/ filed - 02/28/2011

Number: UT SB 304 - Updated (Status 03/24/2011) RelatedBills: Okerlund, R. Sponsor: Okerlund, R. SponsorList: Preventing Bullying and Hazing in Elementary and Secondary Schools Title: This bill modifies Title 53A, Chapter 11a, Bullying and Hazing, by making legislative findings, amending definitions, requiring implementation of anti-bullying and hazing policies, and requiring reporting of incidents of bullying or other conduct to the State Board of Education. Abstract: Governor Signed - 03/22/2011

Number: UT SJR 27 - Updated (Status 03/12/2011) RelatedBills: Okerlund, R. Sponsor: Okerlund, R.

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SponsorList: Bullying and Cyber Bullying Standards for School Districts Joint Resolution Title: This joint resolution of the Legislature expresses support for Utah school districts and charter schools to implement protections against bullying, cyber bullying, and other physical or emotional harm. Abstract: Senate/ strike enacting clause - 03/10/2011

Virginia - Adjourned 2010-2011 14 Bills Number: VA HB 34 - Updated (Status 02/17/2010) RelatedBills: Robert G. Marshall Sponsor: Robert G. Marshall SponsorList: Health insurance; mandated coverage for autism spectrum disorder. Title: Requires health insurers, health care subscription plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder in individuals under age 21. Abstract: House: Left in Commerce and Labor - 02/16/2010

Number: VA HB 303 - Updated (Status 02/17/2010) RelatedBills: John M. O'Bannon, III Sponsor: John M. O'Bannon, III SponsorList: Health insurance; mandated coverage for autism spectrum disorder. Title: Requires health insurers, health care subscription plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder in individuals from the date of diagnosis until they reach 10 years of age. This requirement does not apply to individual or small group policies, contracts, or plans, and will not apply to the state employees' health insurance plan until July 1, 2015. Abstract: House: Left in Commerce and Labor - 02/16/2010

Number: VA HB 1367 - Updated (Status, Text 01/22/2011) RelatedBills: James M. LeMunyon Sponsor: James M. LeMunyon; ; SponsorList: Health insurance; coverage for treatment of autism spectrum disorder. Title: Authorizes a foreign health insurer to sell to persons in Virginia a health benefits plan providing coverage for treatment for autism spectrum disorder if the insurer offers a health benefits plan with substantially identical coverage for treatment for autism spectrum disorder in its domiciliary state. Abstract: House: Left in Commerce and Labor - 12/03/2010

Number: VA HB 1575 - Updated (Status 02/01/2011) RelatedBills: David L. Englin Sponsor: David L. Englin SponsorList: Public schools; antibullying measures. Title: Adds specificity to the codes of student conduct required of local school divisions in terms of how incidents of bullying, harassment, and intimidation are handled. The bill provides that teacher training in this area be required, and that incidents of bullying, harassment, and intimidation be reported to the division superintendent. The bill also requires that the codes of student conduct hold school administrators responsible for implementing the procedures outlined in the local policy. Abstract: House: Passed by in Education with letter by voice vote - 01/31/2011

Number: VA HB 1576 - Updated (Status 02/09/2011) RelatedBills: Adam P. Ebbin Sponsor: Adam P. Ebbin SponsorList: Bullying; definition, punishment for actions.

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Title: Defines bullying to mean recklessly or intentionally endangering the health or safety of a student by exposing the student repeatedly and over time to physical aggression or intimidation, whether through direct physical contact or through the use of information or communication technology, resulting in bodily injury or other harm to person or property. This definition does not supersede or limit any definition of bullying developed by the Board of Education or the actual codes of student Abstract: House: Left in Courts of Justice - 02/08/2011

Number: VA HB 1748 - Updated (Status 02/09/2011) RelatedBills: Kenneth R. Plum Sponsor: Kenneth R. Plum SponsorList: Public schools; antibullying measures. Title: Adds specificity to the codes of student conduct required of local school divisions in terms of how incidents of bullying, harassment, and intimidation are handled. The bill requires teacher training in this area, and that incidents of bullying, harassment, and intimidation be reported to the division superintendent. The bill also requires that the codes of student conduct hold school administrators responsible for implementing the procedures outlined in the local policy. Abstract: House: Left in Courts of Justice - 02/08/2011

Number: VA HB 2434 - Updated (Status 04/13/2011) RelatedBills: Terry G. Kilgore Sponsor: Terry G. Kilgore SponsorList: Health benefits exchange; intent to develop. Title: States that it is the intent of the General Assembly that the Commonwealth create and operate its own health benefits exchange or exchanges that meet the relevant requirements of the federal Affordable Care Act. The Virginia Exchange shall ensure that no qualified health insurance plan sold or offered for sale through an exchange provides coverage for abortions, except for an abortion performed when the life of the mother is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical Abstract: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0823) - 04/06/2011

Number: VA HB 2467 - Updated (Status 05/05/2011) RelatedBills: SB 1062 Sponsor: Thomas A. Greason SponsorList: Thomas A. Greason Title: Health insurance; mandated coverage for autism spectrum disorder. Abstract: Requires health insurers, health care subscription plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and treatment for ASD in individuals from age two to six, subject to an annual maximum benefit of $35,000 of coverage for applied behavior analysis. Treatment for ASD includes applied behavior analysis when provided or supervised by a board certified behavior analyst, who shall be licensed by the Board of Medicine, and the Status: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0876) - 04/29/2011

Number: VA HJ 89 - Updated (Status 02/17/2010) RelatedBills: John M. O'Bannon, III Sponsor: John M. O'Bannon, III SponsorList: Children's mental health services; joint subcommittee to study option for improving & accessibility. Title: Establishes a joint subcommittee to study options for improving the availability and accessibility of children's mental health services through increased coordination and

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integration among state agencies. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall (i) examine the current structure of all state agencies responsible for providing children s mental health services or funding for such services and how those services and funding pass down to the local level, (ii) review models of state Abstract: House: Left in Rules - 02/16/2010

Number: VA HJ 625 - Updated (Status, Text 04/19/2011) RelatedBills: Robert B. Bell Sponsor: Robert B. Bell SponsorList: School divisions, local; DOE to study nature and effectiveness of antibullying policies. Title: Ntibullying policies; report. Requesting the Department of Education to study the nature and effectiveness of local school divisions' antibullying policies. In conducting its study, the Department of Education shall (i) review and compare antibullying measures in the student codes of conduct from each school division, (ii) compare existing policies with the Department's model policy for codes of student conduct, and (iii) determine if improvements to existing policies are warranted, in order to Abstract: House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ625ER) - 02/22/2011

Number: VA SB 464 - Updated (Status 03/17/2010) RelatedBills: Janet D. Howell Sponsor: Janet D. Howell SponsorList: Health insurance; mandated coverage for autism spectrum disorder. Title: Requires health insurers, health care subscription plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and for treatment of ASD in individuals from age two to six, subject to an annual maximum benefit of $35,000. This requirement does not apply to individual or small group policies, contracts, or plans, and will not apply to the state employees' health insurance plan until July 1, 2015. This measure will not apply to an insurer, Abstract: House: Left in Commerce and Labor - 03/14/2010

Number: VA SB 649 - Updated (Status 02/02/2010) RelatedBills: Walter A. Stosch Sponsor: Walter A. Stosch SponsorList: Autism Tuition Assistance Grant Program; established. Title: Establishes a tuition assistance grant program for students with autism. The program provides grants of no more than $20,000 a year per student to a Virginia nonsectarian private school of choice for students identified as autistic and for whom individual education plans have been written. Abstract: Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Commerce and Labor (7-Y 8-N) - 02/01/2010

Number: VA SB 1061 - Updated (Status, Text 02/03/2011) RelatedBills: Janet D. Howell Sponsor: Janet D. Howell SponsorList: State employee health insurance plan; coverage for autism spectrum disorder. Title: Requires that the health insurance plan for state employees provide coverage for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, and the treatment of autism spectrum disorder in individuals from age two through age six. Abstract: Senate: Stricken at request of Patron in Finance (15-Y 0-N) - 02/02/2011

Number: VA SB 1062 - Updated (Status 05/05/2011) RelatedBills: HB 2467 Sponsor: Janet D. Howell

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SponsorList: Janet D. Howell Title: Health insurance; mandated coverage for autism spectrum disorder. Abstract: Requires health insurers, health care subscription plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and treatment for ASD in individuals from age two to six, subject to an annual maximum benefit of $35,000 of coverage for applied behavior analysis. Treatment for ASD includes applied behavior analysis when provided or supervised by a board certified behavior analyst, who shall be licensed by the Board of Medicine, and the Status: Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0878) - 04/29/2011

Vermont - Adjourned 2011-2012 6 Bills Number: VT HB 146 - Updated (Text 03/25/2011) RelatedBills: Poirier Sponsor: Poirier SponsorList: AN ACT RELATING TO A PUBLIC HEALTH CARE COVERAGE OPTION Abstract: House: Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Health Care - 02/01/2011

Number: VT HB 202 - Updated (Status 06/01/2011) RelatedBills: Larson Sponsor: Larson SponsorList: AN ACT RELATING TO A UNIVERSAL AND UNIFIED HEALTH SYSTEM Abstract: House: Signed by Governor on 5/26/2011 - 05/06/2011

Number: VT HB 355 - Updated (Text 03/25/2011) RelatedBills: O'Brien Sponsor: O'Brien SponsorList: AN ACT RELATING TO EXPANDING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS Abstract: House: Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Health Care - 02/25/2011

Number: VT HB 412 - Updated (Hearing 04/08/2011) RelatedBills: Larson Sponsor: Larson SponsorList: AN ACT RELATING TO HARASSMENT AND BULLYING IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS Abstract: House: Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Education - 03/08/2011

Number: VT SB 57 - Updated (Hearing 03/27/2011) RelatedBills: Ayer Sponsor: Ayer SponsorList: AN ACT RELATING TO A SINGLE-PAYER AND UNIFIED HEALTH SYSTEM Abstract: Senate: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare - 02/08/2011

Number: VT SB 109 - Updated (Status 04/16/2011) RelatedBills: Galbraith Sponsor: Galbraith SponsorList: AN ACT RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE VERMONT HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION Abstract: Senate: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance - 04/15/2011

Washington - Adjourned 2011-2012 7 Bills

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Number: WA HB 1063 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Appleton Sponsor: Appleton SponsorList: Providing juveniles sentenced as adults to life without the possibility of parole with the possibility of parole by the indeterminate sentencing review board. Title: Modifies provisions relating to persons sentenced as adults for a crime committed before his or her eighteenth birthday. Abstract: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. - 04/26/2011

Number: WA HB 1128 - Updated (Status, Text 05/17/2011) RelatedBills: SB 5245 Sponsor: Roberts SponsorList: Roberts Title: Providing for extended foster care. Abstract: (SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB) Provides foster youth who are legally dependent on the state and who reach the age of eighteen while still in foster care with continued foster care services to support basic and healthy transition into adulthood. Engages in the fostering connections act by supporting foster youth to age nineteen with the goal of increasing support to age twenty-one as resources become available. Status: Effective date 7/22/2011. - 05/12/2011

Number: WA HB 1163 - Updated (Status 05/06/2011) RelatedBills: Liias Sponsor: Liias SponsorList: Concerning harassment, intimidation, and bullying prevention. Title: (SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB) Requires the offices of the education ombudsman and the superintendent of public instruction to convene an ongoing work group on school bullying and harassment prevention. Requires the state board for community and technical colleges and the higher education coordinating board to compile and analyze policies and procedures adopted by community and technical colleges or four-year institutions of higher education, as appropriate, regarding harassment, intimidation, Abstract: Effective date 7/22/2011*. - 04/29/2011

Number: WA HB 1740 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: SB 5445 Sponsor: Cody SponsorList: Cody Title: Establishing a health benefit exchange. Abstract: (SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB) Requires the state to establish a health benefit exchange consistent with the federal affordable care act to begin operations no later than January 1, 2014. Establishes the health benefit exchange development board to: (1) Coordinate with the administrator of the state health care authority to successfully complete implementation of planning and establishment grants received by the authority pursuant to the affordable care act; and (2) Develop a business plan and Status: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. - 04/26/2011

Number: WA HB 1804 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: Schmick Sponsor: Schmick SponsorList: Prohibiting the use of state funds for planning related to or implementation of federal health care reform.

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Title: Prohibits the state health care authority, the secretary of the department of social and health services, the director of the office of financial management, and the secretary of the department of health from spending any state funds on planning or implementation of the affordable care act. Abstract: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. - 04/26/2011

Number: WA SB 5245 - Updated (Status 04/27/2011) RelatedBills: HB 1128 Sponsor: Regala SponsorList: Regala Title: Providing for extended foster care. Abstract: Provides foster youth who are legally dependent on the state and who reach the age of eighteen while still in foster care with continued foster care services to support basic and healthy transition into adulthood. Engages in the fostering connections act by supporting foster youth to age nineteen with the goal of increasing support to age twenty-one as resources become available. Status: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. - 04/26/2011

Number: WA SB 5445 - Updated (Text 05/14/2011) RelatedBills: HB 1740 Sponsor: Keiser SponsorList: Keiser Title: Establishing a health benefit exchange. Abstract: (SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB) Requires the state to establish a health benefit exchange consistent with the federal affordable care act to begin operations no later than January 1, 2014. Establishes the health benefit exchange development board to: (1) Coordinate with the administrator of the state health care authority to successfully complete implementation of planning and establishment grants received by the authority pursuant to the affordable care act; and (2) Develop a business plan and Status: Effective date 7/22/2011. - 05/11/2011

West Virginia - Adjourned 2011 12 Bills Number: WV HB 2565 - Updated (Text 06/22/2011) RelatedBills: Frazier Sponsor: Frazier SponsorList: Relating to crimes using computers, telephones and electronic devices Title: The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of cyberbullying by amending and clarifying the applicable laws to create appropriate penalties for the misuse of computers and mobile phones, personal digital assistants and other electronic devices to harass, abuse or threaten other persons. It includes enhanced felony penalties for convictions of third or subsequent offenses. Abstract: To House Judiciary - 01/19/2011

Number: WV HB 2693 - Updated (Status, Text 06/22/2011) RelatedBills: SB 218 Sponsor: Fleischauer SponsorList: Fleischauer Title: Requiring insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders Abstract: The purpose of this bill is to require insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders. The bill also ensures any limitations to coverage does not conflict with other applicable law. Status: Chapter 13, Acts, 2011 - 05/04/2011

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Number: WV HB 2704 - Updated (Text 06/22/2011) RelatedBills: Poore Sponsor: Poore SponsorList: Adding to the definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying Title: The purpose of this bill is to add to the definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying and require a child to attend two months of counseling provided by a school if he or she is found to be bullying a fellow student. This bill also prescribes punishment for failure to comply with the counseling requirements. Abstract: To House Education - 01/21/2011

Number: WV HB 3018 - Updated (Text 06/22/2011) RelatedBills: SB 408 Sponsor: Perry SponsorList: Perry Title: West Virginia Health Benefit Exchange Act Abstract: The purpose of this bill is to provide for a health insurance exchange in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Status: To House Judiciary - 02/07/2011

Number: WV HB 3029 - Updated (Text 06/22/2011) RelatedBills: SB 213 Sponsor: L. Phillips SponsorList: L. Phillips Title: Relating to crimes using computers, telephones and electronic communications devices Abstract: The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of cyberbullying by amending and clarifying the applicable laws to create appropriate penalties for the misuse of computers and mobile phones, personal digital assistants and other electronic communication devices to harass, abuse or threaten other persons. It includes enhanced felony penalties for convictions of third or subsequent offenses. Status: Tabled on 2nd reading, Special Calendar - 03/09/2011

Number: WV HB 3085 - Updated (Text 06/22/2011) RelatedBills: Hunt Sponsor: Hunt SponsorList: Including oral or written inquiry of a patient about possession, ownership or storage of firearms as a reason for invoking disciplinary proceedings against physicians Title: The purpose of this bill is to include oral or written inquiry of a patient about possession, ownership or storage of firearms as a reason for invoking disciplinary proceedings against physicians, podiatrists and osteopathic physicians and surgeons. Abstract: To House Judiciary - 02/09/2011

Number: WV HB 3171 - Updated (Text 06/22/2011) RelatedBills: Caputo Sponsor: Caputo SponsorList: Providing educators with the education and training necessary to ensure the safety of state schools Title: The purpose of this bill is to provide teachers, administrators and others having direct contact with students with the education and training necessary to ensure the safety of state schools. Abstract: On 2nd reading to Finance - 03/10/2011

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Number: WV HB 3225 - Updated (Status, Text 06/22/2011) RelatedBills: M. Poling Sponsor: M. Poling SponsorList: Expanding the definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying Title: The purpose of this bill is to add to the definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying. The bill requires a child to attend two months of counseling provided by a school if he or she is found to be harassing, intimidating or bullying a fellow student. The bill provides for consequences for failure to comply with the counseling requirement. Abstract: Chapter 18, Acts, 2011 - 05/04/2011

Number: WV HCR 150 - Updated (Text 06/22/2011) RelatedBills: Poore Sponsor: Poore SponsorList: Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study relating to bullying in the public schools of West Virginia Abstract: Communicated to Senate - 03/12/2011

Number: WV SB 213 - Updated (Status, Text 06/22/2011) RelatedBills: HB 2315 HB 2565 HB 3029 Sponsor: Foster SponsorList: Foster Title: Relating to crimes using computers, telephones and electronic devices Abstract: The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of cyberbullying by amending and clarifying the applicable laws to create appropriate penalties for the misuse of computers and mobile phones, personal digital assistants and other electronic devices to harass, abuse or threaten other persons. It includes enhanced felony penalties for convictions of third or subsequent offenses. Status: Chapter 63, Acts, Regular Session, 2011 - 05/04/2011

Number: WV SB 218 - Updated (Text 06/22/2011) RelatedBills: HB 2693 Sponsor: Jenkins SponsorList: Jenkins Title: Requiring insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders Abstract: The purpose of this bill is to require insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders. The bill also ensures any limitations to coverage does not conflict with other applicable law. Status: To Finance - 02/09/2011

Number: WV SB 408 - Updated (Status, Text 06/22/2011) RelatedBills: HB 3018 Sponsor: Minard SponsorList: Minard Title: Creating WV Health Benefit Exchange Act Abstract: The purpose of this bill is to provide for a health insurance exchange in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Status: Chapter 100, Acts, Regular Session, 2011 - 05/04/2011

Wyoming - Adjourned 2011 1 Bill Number: WY HB 50 - Updated (Status 03/15/2011) RelatedBills: Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee Sponsor: Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee

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SponsorList: Health insurance exchanges Title: Relating to the administration of government and the 2010 federal health care reform; providing for a study of whether the state should establish and operate a Wyoming health insurance exchange or participate in a regional exchange; requiring a report and specifying report requirements; providing an appropriation; and providing for an effective date. Note: To view the Bill as prepared for Introduction please click the Bill Number Link above. Abstract: Assigned Chapter Number - 03/10/2011

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