2013 House Bill 5048 / Public Act 224

Revise drunk or stoned doctor penalties

Introduced in the House

Oct. 2, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Charles Brunner (D-96)

To revise the penalties for a health care professional practicing while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The bill would establish a maximum fine of $2,500 for second or subsequent offenses; under current law there is a minimum penalty of $1,000 (plus up to 180 days in jail) but no maximum fine (which is unusual in Michigan's criminal code). The bill would also slightly expand access to non-public records of first offenses where the sentence was deferred if offender meets conditions and terms imposed by the court.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 3, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 17, 2013

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 22, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 14, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 11, 2013

Substitute offered

To adopt a version that does not revise penalties, but does revise deferred-sentence record sharing.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To slightly expand access to non-public records of first offenses of a health care professional practicing while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, where the sentence was deferred if, if the offender meets conditions and terms imposed by the court.

Received in the House

Dec. 12, 2013

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2013