HB 4307
Health occupations: physicians; voluntary reporting to secretary of state patients with certain conditions that affect ability to operate a motor vehicle; modify. Amends sec. 5139 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5139). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4306'25
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Bill overview
This bill modifies existing law to clarify the voluntary reporting obligations of physicians and optometrists regarding patients’ mental and physical fitness to drive. It allows healthcare professionals to voluntarily report patients with conditions like seizures or impairments that could endanger driving safety to the Secretary of State. Physicians can also recommend suspension periods for licenses based on the severity of the condition, with longer suspensions recommended for commercial drivers. Reporting physicians are protected from liability if they act in good faith and document their assessments.
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Curtis VanderWall
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