2004 House Bill 5947 / Public Act 410

Revise drug company bribery law

Introduced in the House

May 27, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Brian Palmer (R-36)

To establish that a medical supply or device manufacturer or distributor that gives a rebate or discount to a consumer is not guilty of bribery or kickbacks under the law that prohibits drug companies from bribing doctors or insurance companies to use their products.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 15, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

June 30, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 1, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 3, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 9, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To establish that a medical supply or device manufacturer or distributor that gives a rebate or discount to a consumer is not guilty of bribery or kickbacks under the law that prohibits drug companies from bribing doctors or insurance companies to use their products.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 29, 2004