2018 House Bill 5379 / Public Act 243

Ban schools from banning student sunscreen use

Introduced in the House

Jan. 10, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Kevin Hertel (D-18)

To prohibit public schools from banning the use of sunscreen by students at school or school events. Minors would have to get written permission from their parents or guardian.

Referred to the Committee on Education Reform

Feb. 8, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 28, 2018

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

To prohibit schools from banning the use of sunscreen by students at school or school events. Minors would have to get written permission from their parents or guardian.

Received in the Senate

March 1, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Education

May 16, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2018

Amendment offered by Sen. Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D-6)

To expand the scope of the bill to include insect repellents and topical anti-itching creams or ointments.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

To prohibit schools from banning the use of sunscreen and some therapeutic skin treatments by students at school or school events. Minors would have to get written permission from their parents or guardian.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 27, 2018