BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 1347: Lyme disease treatment

Concerning the treatment of Lyme disease.

Summary

  • Authorizes physicians, osteopathic physicians, advanced registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and osteopathic physician assistants to prescribe, administer, or dispense long-term antibiotic therapy to a patient who has been diagnosed with Lyme disease.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1347), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2015
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Brian Blake (D-19)
Introduced
January 19, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Companion bill
SB 5448

AN ACT Relating to the treatment of Lyme disease;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brian Blake (D-19)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1347 in other sessions

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