2013 House Bill 4736 / 2014 Public Act 525

Authorize sexually transmitted disease "expedited partner therapy"

Introduced in the House

May 15, 2013

Introduced by Rep. George Darany (D-15)

To authorize the use of "expedited partner therapy" to limit the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, which means a health professional giving a person diagnosed with gonorrhea or chlamydia a single-dose antibiotic for the partner who has not been seen by the health professional. The bill would also extend limited legal immunity to health professionals providing this, except for gross negligence.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 4, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

June 18, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 30, 2013

Passed in the House 90 to 18 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 31, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 30, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 17, 2014

Passed in the Senate 27 to 10 (details)

To authorize the use of "expedited partner therapy" to limit the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, which means a health professional giving a person diagnosed with gonorrhea or chlamydia a single-dose antibiotic for the partner who has not been seen by the health professional. The bill would also extend limited legal immunity to health professionals providing this, except for gross negligence.

Received in the House

Dec. 17, 2014

Dec. 18, 2014

Passed in the House 88 to 22 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2014