HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 2

File Code: Social Services - Generally

Sponsored By:

Delegates Morhaim and Leopold

Entitled:

Maryland Victims of the 2001 Anthrax Attacks - Recognizing a Problem

Synopsis:

Urging the Congress of the United States to recognize that the Maryland anthrax victims are individuals to whom the government has an obligation to provide care; urging Congress to require health insurance companies to cover the medical bills of Maryland anthrax victims and to obtain diagnostic criteria for an anthrax-related disability in the workers' compensation system; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/1

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Dan K. Morhaim, District 11

Delegate John R. Leopold, District 31

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND; DEAF; DEVELOPMENTAL

DISEASES -see also- AIDS; RABIES

HEALTH INSURANCE -see also- HMOS; MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS

VICTIMS -see also- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Not available at this time

Amendments: None offered