Health: other; palliative care advisory task force; create. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 2220.

This bill creates a new Palliative Care Advisory Task Force within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to improve access to end-of-life care. The 13-member group, appointed by the governor with Senate approval, includes representatives from hospices, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients or their families. The task force is charged with defining palliative care, conducting research, identifying available services, and developing strategies to educate the public. It must meet at least quarterly and submit an annual report by January 1, 2027, detailing current services and gaps in care across the state. Members serve four-year terms without pay but can be reimbursed for necessary expenses.