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MI SB0111

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2009

Primary Sponsor

John Gleason

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Physicians have no affirmative obligation to report to the Secretary of State or warn third parties about patients' mental and physical qualifications to operate motor vehicles, but may voluntarily do so.

  • Physicians who choose not to make a report are immune from criminal or civil liability to patients or injured third parties.

  • Physicians making a report in good faith with due care are immune from civil or criminal liability resulting from the report.

  • Physicians recommending suspension must suggest at least 6 months for regular operator's licenses or at least 12 months for commercial licenses.

  • "Episode" is defined as conditions causing loss of consciousness, seizures, fainting, syncope, or impairment of driving judgment.

Legislative Description

Occupations; physicians; voluntary reporting to secretary of state of patients with certain medical conditions; allow, and provide for immunity. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 5139. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0110'09

State agencies (existing), community health

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Transportation

1/28/2009

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/28/2009

Full Bill Text

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