2011 Senate Bill 462 / 2012 Public Act 174

Revise nursing home abuse reporting law

Introduced in the Senate

June 15, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To revise the law that requires a nursing home employee who becomes aware of patient mistreatment, abuse, or neglect to report it to the home’s administrator or nursing director. The bill would require the employee to report mistreatment directly to the Department of Community Health.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

Oct. 25, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 1, 2011

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 3, 2011

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 3, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

May 15, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 30, 2012

Passed in the House 108 to 2 (details)

To revise the law that requires a nursing home employee who becomes aware of patient mistreatment, abuse, or neglect to report it to the home’s administrator or nursing director. The bill would require the employee to report mistreatment directly to the Department of Community Health.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 19, 2012