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New Michigan Legislation Stiffens Financial Penalties for Assaults of Health Care Workers and Volunteers

[01/04/24]

Posted on January 4, 2024 in Health Law News, HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

Through the passage and signing of House Bill 4520 (“HB 4520”) and House Bill 4521 (“HB 4521”), the Michigan legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently took steps to increase financial penalties for those committing violence in the health care workplace. These bipartisan laws amend the Michigan Penal Code by doubling fines imposed on persons... READ MORE

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