HB 187 (2021)
More legislative oversight of DHHS orders during a public health emergency
Summary:
Makes various changes to the powers of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) during a public health emergency, for example the powers to ration a limited supply of medication. The bill authorizes the legislature to terminate an emergency order from the commissioner of DHHS with a majority vote in the House and Senate. This bill also gives a person subject to a treatment order for a communicable disease a right to a hearing on the order. Lastly, this bill amends the membership and duties of the Ethics Oversight Advisory Committee, for example to provide more oversight of DHHS orders related to disease.
Bill Became Law?:
Yes
Status Detail:
Law Without Signature
