A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2804, 2843, 2843b, 2844, and 16221 (MCL 333.2804, 333.2843, 333.2843b, 333.2844, and 333.16221), section 2804 as amended by 2012 PA 499, section 2843 as amended by 2013 PA 79, section 2843b as added by 1986 PA 185, and section 16221 as amended by 2023 PA 47.
House Bill 5043 aims to modify the process for medical certification of a death record within the framework of the 1978 Public Health Code (PA 368). The bill introduces amendments concerning the definitions and procedures related to various entities and processes such as institutions, law enforcement agencies, live births, local registrars, miscarriages, physicians, and the registration of vital records. It specifies the responsibilities of funeral directors in reporting deaths, including those of infants who survive attempted abortions but later die. The bill mandates the medical certification of death records to be completed within 48 hours by designated medical personnel and requires the adoption of a web-based application system for death registration. It also mandates training for medical personnel on this system and sets forth guidelines for confidentiality and infection control in handling deceased individuals with infectious agents. Furthermore, the bill outlines disciplinary actions for medical personnel for acts of negligence, incompetence, and other disqualifying behaviors, including inappropriate referrals, sexual misconduct, failure to comply with administrative requirements, and violations of the Public Health Code and related acts.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
Passed in the House 105 to 4 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
by
The motion prevailed by voice vote
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
