2014 House Bill 5841 / Public Act 412

Establish standard for permanent revocation of health provider licenses

Introduced in the House

Sept. 23, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Farrington (R-30)

To allow 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. Permanent revocation would require the person to both engage in a pattern of intentional fraud for personal gain and cause harm to patients’ health, unless the person committed criminal sexual conduct involving a patient. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5839 to 5842.

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 allow 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. Permanent revocation would require the person to both engage in a pattern of intentional fraud for personal gain and cause harm to patients’ health, unless the person committed criminal sexual conduct involving a patient. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5839 to 5842.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2014