2014 House Bill 5332 / Public Act 249

Establish “uniform credentialing” for government substance abuse services

Introduced in the House

Feb. 18, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Matt Lori (R-59)

To require the Department of Community Health to develop a “uniform credentialing program” for individuals who provide “substance use disorder services through a state department or agency” and who are not licensed health care professionals. The bill would require these individuals to meet the conditions the program would establish.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

March 11, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

March 19, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 20, 2014

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 25, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 6, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 10, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To require the Department of Community Health to develop a “uniform credentialing program” for individuals who provide “substance use disorder services through a state department or agency” and who are not licensed health care professionals. The bill would require these individuals to meet the conditions the program would establish.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 21, 2014