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MI HB6111
Bill
Status
8/17/2020
Primary Sponsor
Bradley Slagh
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AI Summary
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Prohibits investigation or disciplinary action against healthcare licensees or registrants for following the right to try act (2014 PA 345), except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct as determined by the department.
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Shields licensees and registrants from investigation or disciplinary action for conduct that violates a governor's executive order during a declared state of disaster or emergency relating to COVID-19, unless that conduct would otherwise be grounds for discipline.
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Prevents summary suspension of licenses or registrations for violations of COVID-19-related executive orders, with an exception if the conduct would be disciplinary grounds regardless of the executive order.
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Defines "COVID-19" as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and establishes definitions for "gross negligence" and "willful misconduct."
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Modifies cease and desist order procedures and clarifies that the department of attorney general may seek court injunctions for violations of cease and desist orders.
Legislative Description
Health occupations: health professionals; summary suspension or other sanction for a violation of an executive order; prohibit. Amends secs. 16221a & 16233 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221a & 333.16233).
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/17/2020
9/1/2020