HB235 Alabama 2015 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2015
Title
Health Department, Palliative Care and Quality of Life, State Advisory Council and program established, appointed by State Health Officer, advisory capacity to department
Description
<p class="bill_description"> This bill would establish within the State
Health Department a State Advisory Council on
Palliative Care and Quality of Life. The council
would be appointed by the State Health Officer to
be composed of interdisciplinary health care
professionals and other persons having experience
with palliative care. The council would consult
with the department on the delivery of palliative
care in this state. In addition, the bill would
provide for the department to establish a
palliative care education program</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to the State Health Department and
palliative care; to establish a State Advisory Council on
Palliative Care and Quality of Life; to provide for the
appointment of the members and the duties of the council; and
to provide for the establishment of a statewide palliative
care education program within the department.
</p>
Subjects
Health
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2015 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Health |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | April 8, 2015 | Joint Briefing Room 8th Floor at 09:00 | House HLTH Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB235 Alabama 2015 Session - Introduced |