S-581 : Still Just a Bill

Jessie's Law

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop and disseminate standards for hospitals and physicians regarding displaying the history of opioid addiction in the medical records of patients who have provided information about their addiction to a health care provider.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-08-11CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2017-08-04IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2017-08-04FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2017-08-03FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2017-08-03FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2017-08-03FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4787)Senate
2017-08-03DischargeSenate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2017-03-08IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1691-1692)Senate
2017-03-08IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Drug therapy
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health personnel

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