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SB 1898: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [SPSC]

GENERAL BILL by Crist

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [SPSC]; Creates the "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Prevention and Education Act." Requires the DOH to establish a COPD prevention, education, screening, and diagnosis program. Requires the department to coordinate a statewide summit on COPD. Provides for the department to employ public awareness strategies regarding COPD. Provides powers and duties of the State Surgeon General with respect to securing funding to implement the act, etc.

Effective Date: 07/01/2010
Last Action: 4/30/2010 Senate - Died in Committee on Health Regulation
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/10/2010 Senate • Filed
2/17/2010 Senate • Referred to Health Regulation; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Health and Human Services Appropriations
3/2/2010 Senate • Introduced, referred to Health Regulation; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 00128
4/30/2010 Senate • Died in Committee on Health Regulation