2017 Senate Bill 378 / Public Act 167

Revise regulations on homes for the aged

Introduced in the Senate

May 16, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Marty Knollenberg (R-13)

To revise regulations imposed on licensed homes for the aged, so that among other things they reflect whether residents are “capable of self-preservation.” Also, to exempt some facilities from licensure in cases where the person who provides the room is not the same person who provides care.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 15, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

June 22, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise a variety of very detailed regulations imposed on licensed homes for the aged, and give state regulators more discretion in not enforcing some regulations when this makes sense.

Received in the House

July 12, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Oct. 11, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 19, 2017

Passed in the House 103 to 4 (details)

To revise a variety of very detailed regulations imposed on licensed homes for the aged, and give state regulators more discretion in not enforcing some regulations when this makes sense.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 31, 2017

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 9, 2017