2015 Senate Bill 541 / 2016 Public Act 451

Require drivers license organ donor invitations

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 6, 2015

Introduced by Sen. John Proos (R-21)

To require the Secretary of State to specifically inquire orally or in writing whether a drivers license or renewal applicant wishes to participate in an organ donor registry.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Feb. 9, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 9, 2016

Amendment offered

To clarify details related to people who are already on the registry.

The amendment passed by voice vote

March 10, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 10, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Nov. 29, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2016

Passed in the House 101 to 5 (details)

To require the Secretary of State to specifically inquire orally or in writing whether a drivers license or renewal applicant wishes to participate in an organ donor registry.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016