2011 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 855

File Code: Public Safety
Sponsored By:
Senator Shank
Entitled:
Local Correctional Facilities - Inmates - Payment for Treatment of Preexisting Condition

Synopsis:

Establishing that a county is not responsible for the cost of medical care for an inmate associated with a specified preexisting condition or an injury that is self-inflicted during the inmate's commitment in the facility; establishing that the cost of specified medical treatment is the responsibility of the inmate; establishing that the managing official in consultation with a qualified health care professional shall determine the manner in which specified care is provided for the inmate; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/14
First Reading Senate Rules
2/18
Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
2/22
Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Correctional Institutions -see also- Patuxent Institution
Counties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties
Health -see also- Mental Health
Prisoners -see also- Ex-Offenders
State Aid

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Correctional Services
( 9-405 , 11-203 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered