2016 Senate Bill 753 / Public Act 359

Authorize, regulate remote “telehealth” services

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 9, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-28)

To establish a regulatory framework for “telehealth” services provided by a medical professional through interactive video, audio or other telecommunications method. The bill requires providers to get informed consent from the patient, comply with “applicable standards of care,” and refer a patient to local providers where indicated, but does not appear to impose a state licensure requirement (other state regulations may have this effect however). It also authorizes telehealth providers to write prescriptions with some exceptions, although this too may be restricted by other laws.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

April 20, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 27, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 27, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 20, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 1, 2016

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To establish a regulatory framework for “telehealth” services provided by a medical professional through interactive video, audio or other telecommunications method. The bill requires providers to get informed consent from the patient, comply with “applicable standards of care,” and refer a patient to local providers where indicated, but does not appear to impose a state licensure requirement (other state regulations may have this effect however). It also authorizes telehealth providers to write prescriptions with some exceptions, although this too may be restricted by other laws.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2016