SB 0244
Health occupations: physicians; reporting to secretary of state patients with conditions that that cause or contributes to a seizure; require under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 5139 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5139).
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```json { "summary": "This bill requires physicians in Michigan to report to the Secretary of State when a patient has a condition that could cause or contribute to seizures, particularly if the patient is seeking to operate a motor vehicle. The report triggers an examination of the patient’s qualifications and may recommend a suspension of their driver’s license, with longer suspensions recommended for commercial drivers. Physicians who make these reports are protected from liability as long as they act in good faith and document their findings.", "keyProvisions": [ "Physicians must report patients with conditions that could cause seizures to the Secretary of State.", "Reports trigger an examination of the patient’s driving qualifications under Michigan vehicle code.", "Su
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