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MI HB5183
Bill
Status
5/31/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Bizon
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AI Summary
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Renames the "division on deafness" to the "division on deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing" within the Department of Labor
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Expands the division's purpose to protect and assist all deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing persons, with special emphasis on deaf persons
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Requires the division director to hold at least a bachelor's degree, be fluent in American Sign Language, and have the ability to communicate in various ways with deaf persons
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Takes effect August 24, 2016 (90 days after enactment on May 25, 2016)
Legislative Description
Disabilities; other; reference to "hearing impaired" and "division on deafness"; revise. Amends sec. 3 of 1937 PA 72 (MCL 408.203).
Disabilities: other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 130'16 With Immediate Effect
5/31/2016