2015 Senate Bill 144 / Public Act 142

Repeal inspection requirement for stands selling “low risk foods”

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 18, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To give local health departments the option of requiring an "in-office consultation" rather than a facility inspection of a “temporary food service establishment” that serves only “low risk foods” as defined in the bill (examples include precooked hotdogs, popcorn, or ice cream).

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

May 12, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

May 19, 2015

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

May 19, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 17, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 24, 2015

Passed in the House 89 to 16 (details)

To give local health departments the option of requiring an "in-office consultation" rather than a facility inspection of a “temporary food service establishment” that serves only “low risk foods” as defined in the bill (examples include precooked hotdogs, popcorn, or ice cream).

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 13, 2015