2003 House Bill 4126 / Public Act 63

Introduced in the House

Jan. 30, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Michael Murphy (D-68)

To authorize patient advocates to make organ donations on the behalf of deceased individuals, or those who are reasonably considered to be on the verge of death. Under current law, the patient advocate designation expires upon a person’s death. See House Bill 4125.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

March 18, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 25, 2003

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 26, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 24, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

June 25, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

July 1, 2003

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To authorize patient advocates to make organ donations on the behalf of deceased individuals, or those who are reasonably considered to be on the verge of death. Under current law, the patient advocate designation expires upon a person’s death. See House Bill 4125.

Received in the House

July 1, 2003

July 2, 2003

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 21, 2003