2014 House Bill 5247 / Public Act 430

Exempt hospital pools from lifeguard mandate

Introduced in the House

Jan. 23, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Aric Nesbitt (R-66)

To exempt small hospital-owned health and wellness center pools from a state law that mandates lifeguards at swimming pools that are open to the public (with various exceptions).

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 13, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 28, 2014

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 2, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 6, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 16, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To exempt small hospital-owned health and wellness center pools from a state law that mandates lifeguards at swimming pools that are open to the public (with various exceptions).

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2014