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MI SB0374

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/12/2016

Primary Sponsor

Curtis Hertel

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends section 5101 of the Public Health Code to update terminology from "venereal disease" to "sexually transmitted infection"
  • Defines "sexually transmitted infection" to include syphilis, gonorrhea, chancroid, lymphogranuloma venereum, granuloma inguinale, and other infections the department may designate for reporting
  • Establishes that sexually transmitted infections are classified as "serious communicable diseases or infections" along with HIV, AIDS, and tuberculosis
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment (effective July 4, 2016), contingent upon passage of Senate Bills 375-381
  • Requires department approval for HIV tests considered reliable by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Legislative Description

Health; code; references to venereal disease; revise to sexually transmitted infection. Amends sec. 5101 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5101). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0375'15, SB 0376'15, SB 0377'15, SB 0378'15, SB 0379'15, SB 0380'15, SB 0381'15

Health: code

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0063'16 With Immediate Effect

4/12/2016

Committee Referrals

Health Policy6/4/2015

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