2018 House Bill 5647 / Public Act 544

Authorize handheld dental X-ray systems

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Ben Frederick (R-85)

To authorize the use by dental offices of handheld dental X-ray systems, subject to radiation protection safeguards similar to regular X-ray machines.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 5, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Ben Frederick (R-85)

To clarify a detail of the scope of the radiation protection safeguards that would be required by users of these systems.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Sept. 25, 2018

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 26, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 19, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To authorize the use by dental offices of handheld dental X-ray systems, subject to radiation protection safeguards similar to regular X-ray machines.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2018