2003 House Bill 4272 / 2004 Public Act 119

Establish a governor's commission on patient safety

Introduced in the House

Feb. 25, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Stephen Ehardt (R-83)

To establish a governor's commission on patient safety to make recommendations for improvements in medical practice, and on reducing medical errors in health facilities and in private practice.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 13, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 20, 2003

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Stephen Ehardt (R-83)

To clarify the identity of two of the (many) organizations from which the commission would be required to seek input.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Stephen Ehardt (R-83)

To clarify the identity of one of the (many) organizations from which the commission would be required to seek input.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 21, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 6, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 12, 2004

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish a governor's commission on patient safety to make recommendations for improvements in medical practice, and on reducing medical errors in health facilities and in private practice.

Received in the House

May 12, 2004

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 27, 2004