2017-2018 Session
Change SessionH.690 (Act 121)
An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST
- Sponsor(s)
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- Rep. Sandy Haas
- Additional Sponsors
- Rep. Ann Pugh
- Last Recorded Action
- Senate 5/5/2018 - House message: Governor approved bill on May 3, 2018
Bill/Resolution Text
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An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST
Detailed Status
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An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST
Roll Call History
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An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST
Committee Meetings
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Meeting Full List
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 15 mins after Floor
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H.690 - An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST
Walk Through of Bill
Rep. Sandy Haas, Sponsor
Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Sean Londergan, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 3:00 PM
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H.690 - An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST
Mark Up & Possible Vote
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
Sean Londergan, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Community Vermont Elders
A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 15 mins after Floor
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H.690 - An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST
Mark Up & Possible Vote
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
Friday, February 2, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 12:00 PM
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H.690 - An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST
Vote
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 9, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Human Services
- 8:30 AM
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H.690 - An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST
Amendments
Rep. George W. Till
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Sandy Haas
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 8:45 AM
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H.690 - An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST
Bill Introduction and Walk thru
Rep. Sandy Haas, Bill Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
Sean Londergan, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
- 10:00 AM
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H.690 - An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Thursday, April 12, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 11:30 AM
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H.690 - An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST
Discussion and Vote
Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Committee Documents
An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST
Witnesses Who Testified
2017-2018 Legislative Session
House Committee on Human Services
- Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
- Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Rep. Sandy Haas
- Rep. Sandy Haas, Sponsor
- Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
- Sean Londergan, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
- David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Community Vermont Elders
- Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
- A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
- Rep. George W. Till
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
- Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Rep. Sandy Haas, Bill Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
- Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
- Sean Londergan, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
- David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
- Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
- A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
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Committee of Conference Meetings
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Committee of Conference Meeting Full List
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No committee of conference report found for H.690 in the 2017-2018 Legislative Session.
Act
An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST
Statutes Affected
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18 V.S.A. § 9701. Definitions |
18 V.S.A. § 9703. Form and execution |
18 V.S.A. § 9706. When advance directive becomes effective |
18 V.S.A. § 9707. Authority and obligations of health care providers, health care facilities, and residential care facilities regarding health care instructions |
18 V.S.A. § 9708. Authority and obligations of health care providers, health care facilities, and residential care facilities regarding DNR orders and COLST |
18 V.S.A. § 9709. Obligations of health care providers, health care facilities, residential care facilities, and health insurers regarding protocols and nondiscrimination |
18 V.S.A. § 9718. Petition for review by the Probate Division of the Superior Court |