2001 House Bill 5086

Introduced in the House

Sept. 25, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Tom George (R-61)

To require the Department of Community Health to develop and distribute to each school district an informational pamphlet describing the 20 psychotropic prescription drugs that are most frequently prescribed to minors in Michigan, including Ritalin. The pamphlet would describe the medical condition for which each drug is prescribed, actual and possible side effects, including their signs and symptoms, and any other relevant information. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5083-5086. See also House Bill 5087 and Senate Bill 628.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Oct. 31, 2001

Substitute offered by Rep. Tom George (R-61)

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 1, 2001

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

To require the Department of Community Health to develop and distribute to each school district an informational pamphlet describing the 20 psychotropic prescription drugs that are most frequently prescribed to minors in Michigan, including Ritalin. The pamphlet would describe the medical condition for which each drug is prescribed, actual and possible side effects, including their signs and symptoms, and any other relevant information. See also House Bills 5083-5087 and Senate Bill 628.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 1, 2001