2001 Senate Bill 826 / Public Act 243

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 27, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Beverly Hammerstrom (R-17)

To require a nursing home to give notice in its written contract with patients or applicants of the availability or lack of availability of hospice care in the nursing home.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 5, 2001

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 5, 2001

Dec. 13, 2001

Passed in the House 99 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 31, 2001