2009 Senate Bill 722 / 2010 Public Act 23

Require hospitals to establish flu shot policies

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 5, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Roger Kahn (R-32)

To require hospitals to adopt specific policies regarding influenza vaccine supply management, and offer it to all elderly in-patients during the flu season (if available).

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 17, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 22, 2009

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 22, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 10, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 3, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 3 (details)

To require hospitals to adopt specific policies regarding influenza vaccine supply management, and offer it to all elderly in-patients during the flu season (if available).

Received in the Senate

March 10, 2010

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 25, 2010