HB 5341 modifies Michigan's weapon carrying laws by changing penalties for first-time violations of concealed pistol licensing rules. It specifies that individuals who carry a concealed pistol without a current license (but with an expired license under 1 year old and eligibility for a new license) will now face only a $330 civil fine instead of potential felony charges. The bill directly affects people who carry concealed weapons without a valid permit but meet these specific criteria. It does not change the requirement for a license or the underlying prohibition on concealed carry without one. The key change is replacing criminal penalties with a civil fine for this narrow category of first-time violations.
HB 5339 amends Michigan's surrogacy law to add new requirements for both surrogates and intended parents entering surrogacy agreements. Surrogates must now be at least 21, have previously given birth, and complete medical and mental health evaluations, plus have independent legal counsel. Intended parents must also complete a mental health consultation, have independent legal representation, and pass a criminal background check (including ICHAT and sex offender registry checks). The bill directly affects individuals seeking or providing surrogacy services in Michigan, adding safeguards around health, legal representation, and background screening.
HB 5353 requires Michigan health insurers to cover all immunizations listed in the state's Public Health Code (MCL 333.9227) under health insurance policies. This applies to insurers offering policies in Michigan, directly affecting both insurers and policyholders who need these vaccinations. The bill adds a new section (3406uu) to the insurance code, mandating coverage for recommended vaccines without additional cost to the patient. The law will only take effect if companion bill HB 5351 is also enacted.
HB 5347 updates Michigan school immunization reporting rules. It requires public school districts to submit two annual reports (by November 1 and February 1) detailing vaccination status for new K-12 students and grade 7 enrollees, with a focus on deidentified, aggregated data. Districts must maintain 90% compliance for initial enrollments and 95% for annual reports to avoid penalties. Non-compliance triggers a 5% withholding of school funds until standards are met, with full forfeiture if unresolved by year-end. The bill directly affects all public school districts and intermediate districts in Michigan.
HB 5352 requires Michigan's Department of Health to consult the Michigan Advisory Committee on Immunizations on three key areas: reviewing childhood vaccine requirements based on recommendations from major medical organizations (like the CDC and AAP), creating evidence-based materials about vaccine risks and benefits, and identifying policy changes to reduce preventable diseases. This bill directly affects the Department of Health and the Advisory Committee by mandating their collaboration on vaccine policy updates. The key mechanism is a formal consultation requirement for reviewing vaccine lists, developing public information, and proposing policy adjustments. The bill aims to align Michigan's immunization policies with current scientific guidelines from recognized health authorities. It does not change existing vaccine requirements but establishes a process for future updates.
HB 5342 requires businesses to clearly disclose automatic renewal terms in consumer contracts, such as subscription services or memberships. It directly affects consumers who may unknowingly enroll in recurring billing and businesses that use automatic renewal clauses. The bill amends Michigan's Consumer Protection Act by adding a new section (3j) mandating that renewal terms, including costs and cancellation procedures, be disclosed conspicuously at the time of signing. This ensures consumers understand when and how they will be charged for ongoing services. The requirement applies to all consumer contracts with automatic renewal provisions, aiming to prevent deceptive practices around recurring billing.
HB 5345 requires child care centers in Michigan serving more than 12 children to track and report immunization rates for enrolled children and staff starting June 1, 2028. It mandates that centers provide parents with anonymous, aggregated data on vaccination status (fully vaccinated, partially vaccinated, or exempt due to medical, religious, or philosophical reasons) and post this information publicly on their website or in a visible location at the facility. The bill applies only to licensed child care centers, not group or family child care homes, and requires centers to convert all data to anonymous, aggregated form before sharing. This is a transparency measure focused on providing parents with clear, factual information about immunization rates within the child care setting.
HB 5351 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to update how the state health department creates rules for childhood immunizations. It requires the department to consider recommendations from major health organizations like the CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics, and others when setting immunization rules, including minimum ages, doses, and school requirements. If recommendations from these groups conflict, the department must consult Michigan's advisory committee on immunizations. The bill also mandates that immunization requirements stay at least as strict as those in effect on January 1, 2025, if federal guidelines change. This bill directly affects the health department's rulemaking process and impacts schools, healthcare providers, and families managing childhood vaccination schedules.
HB 5346 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to update access to the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (formerly the Childhood Immunization Registry). It requires the state department to allow users to query and extract immunization records by school building, directly affecting school health staff and administrators. The bill also adds a provision enabling individuals aged 20 or older to request that their personal immunization records be made inaccessible in the registry upon submitting a written request. These changes focus on improving data accessibility for school-based health management while enhancing privacy options for adult patients.
HB 5354 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to allow pharmacists and community-based organizations to dispense or administer opioid antagonists (like naloxone) under standing orders issued by the chief medical executive during public health emergencies or when prescription requirements conflict with public health needs. It specifies conditions for issuing these orders - such as protecting public health during emergencies or ensuring access without individual prescriptions - and requires detailed documentation in each standing order. The bill also provides liability protection for pharmacists, community organizations, and health department staff acting under these orders, unless the action involves willful misconduct or gross negligence. Standing orders expire after 1 year (for non-emergency uses) or 6 months (for emergencies), with extensions requiring public justification on the state health department website.
SB 539 creates a "do-not-sell list" for firearms under Michigan law, requiring sellers to check this list before selling certain firearms. The bill amends existing firearm regulations (MCL 28.421-28.422) by adding Section 12c to implement this list. It directly affects firearm sellers, who must verify firearms against the list before completing a sale, and purchasers who seek to buy firearms subject to the list. The policy change focuses on preventing the sale of specific firearms without specifying which firearms qualify, as that detail would be defined in the list itself. This is a procedural mechanism to enhance firearm safety through seller verification.
SB 734 creates a bipartisan, bicameral joint oversight committee to review state agency audits. It requires the committee to have 8 members (max 4 from one party), appointed equally by House and Senate leadership, and mandates quarterly meetings to examine all completed audit reports from the auditor general. The committee can make recommendations to the legislature but cannot issue binding orders, and the bill’s effectiveness depends on a separate constitutional amendment (SJR G'25) being adopted. This is a procedural change affecting how audits are reviewed, not a policy impacting citizens or services.
