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SB 5271 - 2023-24
Protecting patients in facilities regulated by the department of health by establishing uniform enforcement tools.
By Request: Department of Health
Companion Bill: HB 1434
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Tuesday, April 16, 2024 03:24 PM
Current Version:
Engrossed Substitute - ESSB 5271
Current Status:
C 121 L 24
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the Senate:In the House:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Tuesday, April 16, 2024 03:24 PM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
Engrossed Substitute - ESSB 5271
Current Status:
C 121 L 24
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
Senate:
House:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 11
First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (View Original Bill)
Jan 26
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 7
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 8
Referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 21
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 23
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Health & Long Term Care. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 24
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 6
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 10
Senate Rules "X" file.

2024 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 8
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
On motion, referred to Rules.
Jan 17
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 24
1st substitute bill substituted (HLTC 23). (View 1st Substitute)
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Feb 5
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
Feb 16
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 20
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
HCW - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 21
Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 23
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 26
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
APP - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 28
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 29
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 61; nays, 35; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 5
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 6
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Mar 8
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Mar 15
Governor signed.
Chapter 121, 2024 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 6/6/2024.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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