MD HB961 | 2017 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-03-31 - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizing the parent or legal guardian of a minor to delegate to a temporary health care agent the authority to consent and make decisions regarding medically necessary health care treatment of the minor; requiring a specified delegation to be made on a specified medical authorization treatment form; prohibiting a parent or legal guardian from delegating to a temporary health care agent the power to make specified decisions regarding life-sustaining treatment of the minor; etc.

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Title

Public Health - Delegation of Health Care Decisions - Temporary Health Care Agent for Minors

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-03-31HouseUnfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
2017-02-28HouseHearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
2017-02-06HouseFirst Reading Health and Government Operations

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