Maryland Lyme Disease Bill Set for Hearing
March 10, 2005
HEARING FEEDBACK:
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On the Web, The Star Democrat is read the world over
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Victims show support for Lyme disease bill
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MARYLAND LYME HEARINGS:
March 10 & 11, 2005
TAPE OF HEARING:
For a tape of the hearing, call 410-841-3000 and
ask for the Dept. of Legislative services.
A librarian will make a copy of a CD in mp3 format.
Tell them the hearing was Mar. 10 for bill # SB596
Address any additional questions to the above number.
The cost is approx. $7.
INFORMATION FROM:
Lyme Disease Education and Support Groups of Maryland
Compiled for Web by LymeInfo.Net
Lyme Disease Bill
Maryland Senators Colburn, Dyson, Jacobs and Stolzfus have recently
introduced a comprehensive Lyme Disease Bill. The bill, # SB596, has
basically been designed to provide necessary treatment for those with Lyme
and other tick borne diseases. It will permit physicians to properly treat
patients without being unjustly persecuted or being required to adhere to
restrictive or outdated guidelines, and will provide basic insurance
coverage for treatment.
Lyme Disease Bill SB596:
http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/bills/sb/sb0596f.pdf
Two Legislative Hearings
Public hearings were scheduled for March 10 & 11, 2005. The
first
hearing, by the Senate, addressed the bill mentioned above. About 150
people showed up from all around MD and a few from other states to show
their support for the bill. The second
hearing, in the House, addressed a separate bill to create a Lyme
disease task force.
News
- STAR DEMOCRAT:
At last, action on the Lyme Disease front, Feb. 27
Assembly to look at Lyme disease diagnosis, treatment, Mar. 4
Speak up for bill to give better Lyme Disease care, Mar. 8
Star Democrat Hearings List, see Friday
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- OTHER PAPERS:
Daily Times Article, March 6
Daily Times, March 10
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