2015 House Bill 4792 / 2016 Public Act 60

Let out of state team phycisians practice while in Michigan

Introduced in the House

July 15, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Robert Wittenberg (D-27)

To establish that a physician licensed in another state can provide medical care to a member of an athletic team under an agreement with that team while the team is in Michigan, subject to various restrictions.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Sept. 30, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2015

Substitute offered by Rep. Robert Wittenberg (D-27)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Jan. 27, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Robert Wittenberg (D-27)

To only let a doctor from another state treat an injured athlete if the athlete is from the same state.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 28, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

March 2, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 17, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To establish that a physician licensed in another state can provide medical care to a member of an athletic team under an agreement with that team while the team is in Michigan, subject to various restrictions.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 29, 2016