2001 House Bill 4537

Introduced in the House

March 27, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Paul DeWeese (R-67)

To create a "governor's commission on patient safety" to study reports of medical errors committed in health facilities or in private practice.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

July 2, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Judith Scranton (R-66)

To add several additional organizations to the list of those from which the commission is to seek input.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 1 (details)

In the Senate

July 9, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy