2017 House Bill 4171 / Public Act 155

Authorize Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment form and procedures

Introduced in the House

Feb. 7, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Laura Cox (R-19)

To revise the law governing appointment of guardians and conservators for vulnerable and protected individuals to accommodate the proposal in House Bill 4170 to create a new standardized form for individuals to express their wishes regarding medical treatment.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 14, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 20, 2017

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 21, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 11, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 31, 2017

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To revise the law governing appointment of guardians and conservators for vulnerable and protected individuals to accommodate the proposal in House Bill 4170 to create a new standardized form for individuals to express their wishes regarding medical treatment.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 8, 2017