2008 House Bill 6388

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Introduced in the House

Aug. 20, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Fred Miller (D-31)

To require the state to hold a public hearing if requested by “any person” when a nursing home proposes to be sold or transferred to another owner. This and related bills were introduced after the Carlyle Group company's acquisition of 28 Michigan nursing homes previously owned by Manor Care Inc., which has been opposed by the Service Employees International Union. See also House Bills 6251 to 6258 and HB 6261.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement

Sept. 9, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 17, 2008

Passed in the House 61 to 45 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 23, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy