2003 House Bill 4659 / 2004 Public Act 6

Introduced in the House

May 8, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Craig DeRoche (R-38)

To establish in law that the definition of "medical first responder" does not include a police officer solely because his or her police vehicle is equipped with a defibrillator. "Medical first responders" are subject to licensure requirements and fees.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 21, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 23, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

To establish in law that the definition of "medical first responder" does not include a police officer solely because his or her police vehicle is equipped with a defibrillator. "Medical first responders" are subject to licensure requirements and fees.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 28, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Jan. 29, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 4, 2004

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish in law that the definition of "medical first responder" does not include a police officer solely because his or her police vehicle is equipped with a defibrillator. "Medical first responders" are subject to licensure requirements and fees.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Feb. 20, 2004