Category: Crime and Public Safety

House/Senate Bill: House

Description: Permits state and county prisoners to have a second medical opinion from a licensed health care provider, with the prisoner responsible for costs. The Senate amended the bill to allow county correctional facilities to charge a $35 fee for a second opinion.

Bill Sponsor: Amanda Bouldin

Bill Co Sponsor: Click the "Link to Full Bill" for information

Next Hearing Date: Thu, 04/11/2019

Next Voting Date: Thu, 06/13/2019