2008 House Bill 6627 / Public Act 444

Include injury-causing traffic violation in certain background checks

Introduced in the House

Nov. 12, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Fred Miller (D-31)

To revise the criminal background check requirements for operators and employees of nursing homes, hospitals and other health care facilities to include a check for convictions under the crimes and penalties referenced in Senate Bill 104 for moving violations that seriously injure or kill another person.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 4, 2008

Passed in the House 101 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2008

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise the criminal background check requirements for operators and employees of nursing homes, hospitals and other health care facilities to include a check for convictions under the crimes and penalties referenced in Senate Bill 104 for moving violations that seriously injure or kill another person.

Received in the House

Dec. 19, 2008

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the House 99 to 2 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008