2008 House Bill 6256

Establish penalty for nursing home lying to state inspector

Introduced in the House

June 18, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Mary Valentine (D-91)

To establish penalties of up to one year in jail and a $10,000 fine for a nursing home employee or administrator who provides fraudulent information to state inspectors inspecting the home. This and related bills were introduced after the Carlyle Group company's acquisition of 28 Michigan nursing homes previously owned by Manor Care Inc., which has been opposed by the Service Employees International Union. See also House Bills 6251 to 6258, HB 6261 and HB 6288.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement

June 25, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 16, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Arlan Meekhof (R-89)

To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 4454, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 4454 would make Michigan a "Right to Work" state.

The amendment failed 35 to 69 (details)

Sept. 17, 2008

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To establish penalties of up to one year in jail and a $10,000 fine for a nursing home employee or administrator who provides fraudulent information to state inspectors inspecting the home.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 23, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy