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MI HB4605
Bill
Status
5/16/2019
Primary Sponsor
Sheldon Neeley
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AI Summary
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Protects licensees and registrants from administrative disciplinary action when prescribing, administering, or dispensing long-term antibiotics for Lyme disease treatment within their scope of practice, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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Defines "gross negligence" as conduct so reckless as to demonstrate substantial lack of concern for whether an injury results.
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Defines "willful misconduct" as conduct committed with intentional or reckless disregard for the safety of others, including failure to exercise reasonable care to prevent known dangers.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Health occupations; health professionals; disciplinary action for long-term antibiotic treatments; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16221c.
Health: pharmaceuticals
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/21/2019
5/21/2019