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ID S1139

ID S1139
Amends existing law to define terms, to revise definitions, and to revise the powers and duties of the director of the Department of Health and Welfare.


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Introduced
02/25/2021
In Committee
04/12/2021
Crossed Over
03/04/2021
Passed
04/14/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

HEALTH AND WELFARE -- Amends existing law to define terms, to revise definitions, and to revise the powers and duties of the director of the Department of Health and Welfare.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to define terms related to health and welfare, such as "biological agent," "chemical agent," "medically unknown symptoms," and "quarantine." It also revises the powers and duties of the director of the Department of Health and Welfare, including the ability to impose and enforce orders of isolation, quarantine, or restricted access to protect the public from the spread of infectious or communicable diseases or contamination from chemical, nuclear, or biological agents. The bill specifies the criteria for issuing such orders and the judicial review process for them.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 257 Effective: 07/01/2021 (on 04/20/2021)

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