2015 House Bill 4205 / Public Act 91

Change reference to "crippled children" in state law

Introduced in the House

Feb. 17, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Andy Schor (D-68)

To revise a reference to "crippled children" in state law to instead refer to "children and youth with special health care needs”.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 5, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

May 14, 2015

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To revise a reference to "crippled children" in state law to instead refer to "children and youth with special health care needs.” The bill would also revise details of state assistance programs and regulations on care providers.

Received in the Senate

May 19, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 16, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

June 18, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise a reference to "crippled children" in state law to instead refer to "children and youth with special health care needs.” The bill would also revise details of state assistance programs and regulations on care providers.

Received in the House

June 18, 2015

Passed in the House 109 to 0

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 25, 2015