2020 Senate Bill 1109 / Public Act 350

Create “veterans' facility appeals board”

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 15, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-29)

To create a “veterans' facility appeals board” within a state “veterans' facility authority” created by a 2016 law, for the purpose of resolving disputes over these facilities’ admissions decisions, involuntary dismissals, and requests for internment at a veterans cemetery.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans

Dec. 3, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 16, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 17, 2020

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To create a “veterans' facility appeals board” within a state “veterans' facility authority” created by a 2016 law, for the purpose of resolving disputes over these facilities’ admissions decisions, involuntary dismissals, and requests for internment at a veterans cemetery.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 30, 2020