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Rep. Yaroch, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the
following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
While I support the effort to improve access to mental healthcare, this bill lacks solid provisions for
enforcement against out of state practitioners who are accused of improper actions. I believe we need to
maintain our authority to sanction a provider in order to fulfill the duty to protect our citizens.”
Senate Bill No. 637, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding
sections 207e and 207f.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays,
as follows: