2014 House Bill 5839 / Public Act 410

Establish standard for permanent revocation of health provider licenses

Introduced in the House

Sept. 23, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To add a definition of “permanent revocation” of an occupational license in the law that mandates licensure for many professions. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5839 to 5842 that provide for the permanent revocation of a health profession license or registration if the person engaged in a pattern of intentional fraudulent acts for personal gain that harmed patients; expands the types of violations that could result in license revocation; and makes certain assaultive crimes, including 1st- and 2nd degree murder, grounds for permanent revocation.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 30, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 2, 2014

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 22, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 2, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 16, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To add a definition of “permanent revocation” of an occupational license in the law that mandates licensure for many professions. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5839 to 5842 that provide for the permanent revocation of a health profession license or registration if the person engaged in a pattern of intentional fraudulent acts for personal gain that harmed patients; expands the types of violations that could result in license revocation; and makes certain assaultive crimes, including 1st- and 2nd degree murder, grounds for permanent revocation.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2014