Identify need and provide support for palliative care

Number H. B. No. 286
Type House Bill
General Assembly 132
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Sponsors

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Primary Sponsors

Sarah LaTourette
District 76
Party Republican
Chamber House of Representatives

Co-Sponsors

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  1. Introduced
    Jun 22 2017
  2. Referred to committee
    Sep 12 2017
  3. Reported - Substitute
    Oct 26 2017
    Vote Result
    Favorable Passage
  4. Passed
    Nov 29 2017
    Vote Result
    Passed
  5. Concurred in Senate amendments
    Dec 12 2018
    Vote Result
    Passed
  1. Introduced
    Dec 04 2017
  2. Referred to committee
    Dec 13 2017
  3. Reported - Substitute
    Nov 28 2018
    Vote Result
    Favorable Passage
  4. Passed
    Dec 06 2018
    Vote Result
    Passed
  1. Effective
    Mar 20 2019

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