2020 Senate Bill 879 / Public Act 322

Coronavirus epidemic response bills – prescription rules

Introduced in the Senate

April 24, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-28)

To let health insurers allow early refill of prescriptions and larger quantities of medication during a coronavirus epidemic state of emergency.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 9, 2020

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 10, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 15, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 17, 2020

Substitute offered by Rep. Shane Hernandez (R-83)

The substitute failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 2 (details)

To let health insurers allow early refill of prescriptions and larger quantities of medication until March 31, 2021.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 29, 2020