HOUSE BILL 1163

CHAPTER NUMBER: 281 File Code: Public Health

Sponsored By:

Delegate McHale

Entitled:

Uniform Laboratory Referral Form - Repeal

Synopsis:

Repealing the requirement that specified laboratories accept a uniform laboratory referral form as the sole instrument for referrals for laboratory services; repealing the requirement that physicians must use the uniform laboratory referral form; repealing the requirement that the Insurance Commissioner adopt by regulation a uniform laboratory referral form; and repealing the requirement that the Insurance Commissioner consult with specified persons when developing the uniform laboratory referral form.

Legislative History

House Action

2/7

First Reading Environmental Matters

Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

2/24

Favorable Report by Environmental Matters

2/25

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

2/27

Third Reading Passed (136-0)

4/1

Returned Passed

4/29

Signed by the Governor Chapter 281

Senate Action

2/28

First Reading Finance

3/5

Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m.

4/3

Favorable Report by Finance

4/4

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

4/5

Third Reading Passed (46-1)

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

FORMS

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION

LABORATORIES

PHYSICIANS

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Health - General

( 17-215.1 )

Health Occupations

( 14-509 )

Insurance

( 15-120 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)