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House Bill 647 — 1955 Regular Session
Sponsor(s):
"MULLEN", "GELFAND", "FINEMAN", "POMEROY", "SMITH, CHARLES, C."
Short Title:
An Act amending the act of June 12, 1951 (P.L. 533), entitled "The Mental Health Act of 1951," extending liability for the costs of care of patients, in certain cases; and the right of recovery thereof.
Printer's Number(s): Action History:
Referred to the Committee on Public Health and Sanitation, March 16.
Reported as committed, April 26.
Passed first reading, April 27.
Recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations, May 2.
Re-Reported as amended, October 13.
Passed second reading, October 14.
Passed third reading and final passage, November 21, (196-0)
In the Senate
Referred to the Committee on Public Health and Welfare, November 21.
Reported as committed, February 28.
Passed first reading, February 28.
Passed second reading, February 29.
Passed third reading and final passage, March 1. (45-0)
Approved by the Governor, March 15, 1956.
Act No. 397.