HB 211

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 149th General Assembly (2017-2018)
  • Introduced in House Jun 13, 2017
  • Passed House Jun 13, 2017
  • Passed Senate Jul 02, 2017
  • Signed by Governor Jul 21, 2017

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Enlargement Of The Composition And Scope Of Health Information Available To The Drug Overdose Fatality Review Commission.

Abstract

Section one of this Act would grant access to data from the prescription monitoring program to the Drug Overdose Fatality Review Commission, which would significantly enhance the Commission’s ability to meet its statutory duties. In addition, this section of the amendment broadens the pool of individuals from the Division of Forensic Science who may be designated as members to the Commission. This section of the amendment also clarifies the scope of records that may be compelled for production by the Commission. Sections two and three of this Act allows the Drug Overdose Fatality Review Commission to obtain and review medical records, including mental health and substance abuse records, in furtherance of its statutory duties and in compliance with Delaware’s privacy and confidentiality laws.

Bill Sponsors (4)

Votes


Jul 02, 2017

Jun 13, 2017

Actions


Jul 21, 2017

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jul 02, 2017

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

Jun 21, 2017

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Health, Children & Social Services) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Health, Children & Social Services

Jun 13, 2017

Senate

Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Health, Children & Social Services

House

Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT

Jun 07, 2017

House

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 11 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Health & Human Development

Jun 06, 2017

House

Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Health & Human Development

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