2016 Senate Bill 693 / Public Act 240

Revise references to deaf people in state laws

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 13, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Margaret O’Brien (R-20)

To modernize terminology used to refer to people who are deaf or hard of hearing in a state law that authorizes an advisory council and various programs intended to address this problem.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 5, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 17, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 17, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 24, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 2, 2016

Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)

To modernize terminology used to refer to people who are deaf or hard of hearing in a state law that authorizes an advisory council and various programs intended to address this problem.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 23, 2016