HB447 Alabama 2022 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, a county health officer may issue an order or directive meant to control or abate a pandemic or outbreak of a disease during a public health state of emergency.
This bill would prohibit a county health officer, during a state of emergency, from issuing an order or directive that relates to the control of a pandemic or outbreak of a disease unless the State Health Officer provides written approval of the order or directive.
Relating to county health officers; to prohibit a county health officer, during a state of emergency, from issuing an order or directive that relates to the control of a pandemic or outbreak of a disease unless approved by the State Health Officer.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2022 | H | Pending third reading on day 21 Favorable from Health |
| March 9, 2022 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| March 3, 2022 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Health |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB447 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature