2015 Senate Bill 381 / 2016 Public Act 70

Change “venereal disease” references to “sexually transmitted infection”

Introduced in the Senate

June 4, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Coleman Young (D-1)

To change references to “venereal disease” in the state Health Code to “sexually transmitted infection.” The code has separate references to viral diseases like AIDS.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 30, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 14, 2015

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 14, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

March 1, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 17, 2016

Passed in the House 102 to 7 (details)

To change references to “venereal disease” in the state Health Code to “sexually transmitted infection.” The code has separate references to viral diseases like AIDS.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 5, 2016