This chapter may be referred to and cited as the "Interstate Healthcare Compact".

HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 221, Section 1, eff June 7, 2012.

Editor's Note

The preamble to 2012 Act No. 221 provides as follows:

"Whereas, the separation of powers, both between the branches of the federal government and between federal and state governments, is essential to the preservation of individual liberty; and

"Whereas, the United States Constitution creates a federal government of limited and enumerated powers and reserves to the states or to the people those powers not granted to the federal government; and

"Whereas, the federal government has enacted many laws that have preempted state laws with respect to health care and placed increasing strain on state budgets, impairing other responsibilities such as education, infrastructure, and public safety; and

"Whereas, the member states seek to protect individual liberty and personal control over health care decisions and believe the best method to achieve these ends is by vesting regulatory authority over health care with the states; and

"Whereas, by acting in concert, the member states may express and inspire confidence in the ability of each member state to govern health care effectively; and

"Whereas, the member states recognize that congressional consent may be more easily secured if the member states collectively seek consent through an interstate compact."