2013 House Bill 4156 / Public Act 171

Expand free clinic liability exemption

Introduced in the House

Jan. 31, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Phil Potvin (R-102)

To include nurses in a limited liability exemption for health care professionals who provide care at a free clinic.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 14, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 21, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 22, 2013

Passed in the House 97 to 11 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 23, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 29, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 5, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 6, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To include nurses in a limited liability exemption for health care professionals who provide care at a free clinic.

Received in the House

Nov. 6, 2013

Nov. 12, 2013

Passed in the House 97 to 13 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 18, 2013