2015 House Bill 4999 / 2016 Public Act 49

Let out of state veterinarians write Michigan prescriptions; raise fees

Introduced in the House

Oct. 20, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Ed McBroom (R-108)

To allow veterinarians licensed in other states to have their prescriptions filled in Michigan (and let Michigan pharmacies fill them). The bill also raises veterinary licensure fees.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Nov. 4, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 3, 2015

Passed in the House 99 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 8, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Feb. 16, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 24, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To allow veterinarians licensed in other states to have their prescriptions filled in Michigan (and let Michigan pharmacies fill them). The bill also raises veterinary licensure fees.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 15, 2016