2015 Senate Bill 444 / 2016 Public Act 40

Make “critical incident stress management services” confidential

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 9, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Jim Stamas (R-36)

To establish confidentiality requirements and liability limitations for providers of “critical incident stress management services” for emergency service responders, which involves counselling and other services for post-traumatic-stress type troubles.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 21, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 5, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 5, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Feb. 9, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 1, 2016

Passed in the House 103 to 2 (details)

To establish confidentiality requirements and liability limitations for providers of “critical incident stress management services” for emergency service responders, which involves counselling and other services for post-traumatic-stress type troubles.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 15, 2016