2021 House Bill 4659 / Public Act 94

Make dialysis exception to a prescription restriction

Introduced in the House

April 20, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Bellino (R-17)

To make exceptions to the law that mandates doctors transmit most prescriptions electronically, including one for a “ dialysis-related drug that is administered as part of or incident to a home-based dialysis treatment”.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 3, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 30, 2021

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 15, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

Oct. 12, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 14, 2021

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 29, 2021