Introduced by Sen. Lana Theis R-Brighton on December 3, 2020
To restrict emergency orders issued by state health department (the Department of Health and Human Services) in response to an epidemic to 28 days unless an extension is approved by the legislature. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Government Operations Committee on December 3, 2020
Amendment offered by Sen. Jim Ananich D-Flint on December 10, 2020
To restrict emergency orders issued by state health department (the Department of Health and Human Services) in response to an epidemic to 28 days unless an extension is approved by the legislature. The bill would also prohibit imposing restrictions on the capacity of persons at a place of worship or the administration of a sacrament. If an order otherwise forces a business to close but it observes all the safety precautions required of one allowed to remain open, the firm would be allowed to remain open. The provisions also apply to local health departments.