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MI HB5841

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jeffry Farrington

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends MCL 333.16226 to establish sanctions that disciplinary subcommittees may impose for violations of health profession licensing laws, ranging from reprimand to permanent revocation depending on the violation type.

  • Authorizes fines up to $250,000 for violations of section 16221(a) or (b), with a mandatory minimum fine of $25,000 if the violation results in patient death.

  • Requires permanent revocation for violations of section 16221(b)(xiii) when the licensee or registrant was acting within their licensed health profession.

  • Limits permanent revocation sanctions to cases involving a pattern of intentional fraud or deceit resulting in personal financial gain to the licensee and harm to patient health, except for section 16221(b)(xiii) violations.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment (March 30, 2015) and is contingent upon concurrent enactment of HB 5839, HB 5840, and HB 5842.

Legislative Description

Health; occupations; intentional acts by a licensee and registrant resulting in his or her financial gain and harm to patients; allow disciplinary subcommittee to impose sanction of permanent revocation. Amends sec. 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16226). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5839'14, HB 5840'14, HB 5842'14

Health, occupations

Last Action

Assigned Pa 412'14 With Immediate Effect 2014 Addenda

12/31/2014

Committee Referrals

Health Policy9/23/2014

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