SB 255 - Specifies the Discretionary Power of State Health Officer in Response to Outbreak of a Disease - Alabama Key Vote
Timeline
- House Bill Failed
- April 7, 2022
- Senate Bill Passed
- March 10, 2022
- Introduced
- Feb. 23, 2022
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Title: Specifies the Discretionary Power of State Health Officer in Response to Outbreak of a Disease
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that specifies the discretionary power of State Health Officer in response to outbreak of a disease.
Highlights:
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Defines State Health Officer responsibilities regarding disease control (Page 4).
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Requires that actions “which would restrict, limit, or otherwise burden the conduct of private citizens or businesses” be approved by Governor (Page 4).
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Authorizes individualized directives (Page 4).
Title: Specifies the Discretionary Power of State Health Officer in Response to Outbreak of a Disease
Title: Specifies the Discretionary Power of State Health Officer in Response to Outbreak of a Disease