EMERGENCY ORDER; IMMINENT DANGER                                          H.B. 6194:

                                                                                         SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                         REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 6194 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Bronna Kahle

House Committee:  Oversight

Senate Committee:  Oversight

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Public Health Code to specify that an order issued by the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to avoid, correct, or remove an imminent danger to health or lives would be valid for up to 28 days unless a request from the Director to extend the order for a specific number of days was approved by resolution of both houses of the Legislature.

Proposed MCL 333.2251a                                  Legislative Analyst:  Olivia Ponte

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have a minor negative fiscal impact on the DHHS and no fiscal impact on local units of government. Increased costs for the Department would stem from an increase in administrative responsibilities and data reporting requirements.

Date Completed:  9-27-22                                  Fiscal Analyst:  Ellyn Ackerman

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.