2003 House Bill 5054 / Public Act 207

Introduced in the House

Sept. 23, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To allow barbers to render off-premises services to an individual whose personal circumstances make it impractical to leave his or her residence to go to a barbershop. Under current law, barbers are prohibited from barbering away from a barbershop, except in a hospital, nursing home, home for the aged, or similar facility.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Oct. 7, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 9, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which slightly narrows its effect by specifying that it only applies to persons for whom it is impractical or unsafe to travel due to frailty, age, injury or illness.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To incorporate a technical wording change which clarifies but does not affect the substance of the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To allow barbers to render off-premises services to an individual whose personal circumstances make it impractical to leave his or her residence to go to a barbershop due to frailty, age, injury, or illness. Under current law, barbers are prohibited from barbering away from a barbershop, except in a hospital, nursing home, home for the aged, or similar.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 14, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform

Nov. 4, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 6, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow barbers to render off-premises services to an individual whose personal circumstances make it impractical to leave his or her residence to go to a barbershop due to frailty, age, injury, or illness. Under current law, barbers are prohibited from barbering away from a barbershop, except in a hospital, nursing home, home for the aged, or similar.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 25, 2003