2015 House Bill 5182 / 2016 Public Act 129

Revise references to deaf people in state laws

Introduced in the House

Dec. 17, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Martin Howrylak (R-41)

To eliminate the phrase “deaf and dumb” from a law that authorizes a state school for deaf people, and replace it with just “deaf”.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

March 1, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 8, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Martin Howrylak (R-41)

To establish that the bill would go into effect 90 days after enactment.

The amendment passed by voice vote

March 9, 2016

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 10, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 5, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 18, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To eliminate the phrase “deaf and dumb” from a law that authorizes a state school for deaf people, and replace it with just “deaf”.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 25, 2016