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MI HB5339

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/13/2016

Primary Sponsor

Peter Lucido

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends section 5701 of the Public Health Code to add definitions related to Agent Orange and chemical agents exposure for veterans
  • Defines "Agent Orange" as a chemical herbicide composed of 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T, and "Chemical agent" as other herbicides, defoliants, or chemical weapons used by U.S. armed forces
  • Defines "Vietnam-era veteran" as someone who served in U.S. armed forces between January 1, 1961 and September 1, 1973 and meets residency requirements in Michigan
  • Creates the Agent Orange Commission and Agent Orange Information Resource Center to provide resources and testing for affected veterans
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment (September 20, 2016) and is contingent on House Bill 5332 being enacted into law

Legislative Description

Health; diseases; definition of veteran; update in the public health code. Amends sec. 5701 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5701). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5332'16

Veterans: other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 206'16 With Immediate Effect

7/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Military Affairs And Homeland Security4/27/2016
Military And Veterans Affairs2/10/2016

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