CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MGMT.                                                     H.B. 4862 (H-1):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                     REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 4862 (Substitute H-1 as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Douglas Wozniak

House Committee:  Health Policy

                             Ways and Means

Senate Committee:  Health Policy and Human Services

CONTENT

The bill would amend Part 209A (Critical Incident Stress Management Services) of the Public Health Code to do the following:

-- Modify the definitions for "critical incident stress management services" and "critical incident stress".

-- Expand the definition of "emergency service provider" to include individuals employed by or under contract with a health facility or agency, and licensed health professionals.

MCL 333.20981                                                       Legislative Analyst:  Tyler VanHuyse

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  2-3-20                                         Fiscal Analyst:  Elizabeth Raczkowski

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.