Healthcare

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 4467: Health: other; gender reassignment procedures or treatment for minors; prohibit. Creates new act.

HB 4467, titled the "protecting minors from chemical and surgical mutilation act," prohibits health care professionals from providing specific medical treatments to individuals under 18 years old. It bans administering puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and certain surgeries when performed to alter a minor's physical appearance or affirm their psychological perception of sex if inconsistent with their biological sex. The bill includes exceptions for minors with medically verifiable disorders of sex development or for treating complications from previous gender-transition procedures. Individuals alleging a violation may bring civil actions for remedies, and the Attorney General is authorized to enforce the act.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBans gender-affirming treatments for minors, restricting access to healthcare services for transgender youth under the bill's prohibitions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed both · Michigan · House May 19, 2026

HB 4839: Human services: medical services; requirement to prescribe generic medications; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109z.

HB 4839 requires Michigan's medical assistance program (like Medicaid) to cover only generic drugs when a brand-name equivalent exists, unless a doctor specifically indicates otherwise on the prescription. Doctors can override this by writing "dispense as written" or "d.a.w." on a written prescription, initialing a preprinted statement allowing substitution, or verbally specifying brand-name use. This directly affects patients enrolled in Michigan's medical assistance program and healthcare providers writing prescriptions for covered medications. The bill aims to standardize coverage toward cost-effective generic drugs while preserving physician discretion in specific cases.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareMandates generic drug coverage by default in Medicaid, restricting brand-name use unless overridden, limiting patient access to brand options without physician override.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed both · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 4902: Health occupations: counselors; limited license option for certain counselors; eliminate. Repeals sec. 18109 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18109).

HB 4902 repeals a specific provision (MCL 333.18109) from Michigan's Public Health Code that previously allowed certain counselors to obtain a limited license. This change eliminates an existing pathway for counselors to practice under a restricted license. The bill directly affects counselors who might have qualified for this limited license option under the repealed law. The action removes this specific licensing mechanism from state law without creating new requirements or benefits.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals limited license option for counselors, restricting access to mental health services by eliminating an existing practice pathway without replacement.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 4791: Health: other; menopause transition awareness program; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 9135.

HB 4791 would require Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services to create a public education program about menopause transitions. The program must cover symptoms, related chronic conditions, treatment options, and screening tools, developed in consultation with medical boards and women's health organizations. It mandates the department to share this information with both the public and healthcare professionals, potentially via its website. This bill, currently in committee review, directly affects Michigan residents - particularly women navigating menopause - and healthcare providers who would receive updated educational resources.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mandatory public health education program on menopause, improving patient access to health information and provider resources per bill's requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 4790: Health occupations: physicians; continuing education on menopause and related conditions; provide for. Amends secs. 17033 & 17533 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17033 & 333.17533).

HB 4790 requires Michigan physicians to complete continuing education on menopause and related conditions as part of their mandatory professional development. The bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code (sections 333.17033 and 333.17533) to add these topics to the list of required educational areas. This directly affects all licensed physicians in Michigan who must fulfill continuing education requirements to maintain their licenses. The key provision updates existing rules to ensure physicians receive specific training on menopause care, aiming to improve patient education and treatment options.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates physician continuing education on menopause care, enhancing provider expertise and patient outcomes in women's health services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed both · Michigan · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 4402: Health: diseases; dissemination of information about cytomegalovirus (CMV) to certain individuals and in certain situations; provide for. Amends secs. 5431 & 5432 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5431 & 333.5432) & adds sec. 5143.

HB 4402 requires Michigan's health department to create and distribute educational materials about cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common virus that can cause birth defects. The materials must cover CMV transmission, associated birth defects, diagnosis, prevention, and resources for parents of affected infants, and will target women who may become pregnant, expectant parents, parents of newborns, and healthcare providers. The bill also amends existing newborn screening laws to include CMV testing as part of routine infant screening, with results reported to parents and the health department. These changes aim to improve awareness and early detection of CMV infections during pregnancy and infancy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates health department to create CMV education materials and expand newborn screening, enhancing public health prevention and early detection efforts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 136: Health: testing; notification of dense breast tissue; eliminate, and provide for other general amendments to the use of radiation machines. Amends secs. 13501, 13521, 13522 & 13523 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.13501 et seq.) & repeals secs. 13524 & 13531 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.13524 & 333.13531).

Senate Bill 136 primarily eliminates the requirement for healthcare providers to notify patients about dense breast tissue after mammography. This change directly impacts patients undergoing mammograms and the medical facilities that perform these screenings in Michigan. The bill also enacts broader amendments concerning the use of radiation machines for mammography procedures. These modifications are made by amending and repealing specific sections within the existing Public Health Code.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareEliminates mandatory patient notification about dense breast tissue, reducing patient information access and weakening a patient rights requirement in mammography screening.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

passed both · Michigan · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 4915: Health occupations: health professionals; implicit bias training; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16149.

HB 4915 prohibits Michigan health licensing boards from requiring implicit bias training as a condition for obtaining or renewing a health professional license (such as for nurses, doctors, or therapists). It directly affects licensed health professionals who would otherwise need to complete such training to maintain their credentials. The bill achieves this by adding a new section to the Public Health Code that blocks the department or boards from enforcing rules mandating this training, while also rescinding an existing administrative code section (MCL 338.7004) related to the requirement. This is a concrete policy change removing a potential licensure condition, not a new mandate.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits mandatory implicit bias training for health professionals, removing a requirement aimed at reducing healthcare disparities and improving equitable care.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed both · Michigan · House Sep 29, 2025

HB 4107: Education: other; recommended model core academic curriculum content standards for health education and certain guidelines for health education; modify. Amends sec. 1170a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1170a).

HB 4107 requires Michigan schools to include specific health education content for students in grades 7-12. It mandates instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) use, and first aid response kits (including tourniquets and bleeding control supplies) as part of the health curriculum. Schools may use trained personnel like Red Cross instructors, EMTs, or properly trained teachers to deliver this instruction, with hands-on practice encouraged but not required for all students. The bill exempts 100% online schools from requiring hands-on CPR practice.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates specific health education curriculum content for grades 7-12, enhancing student safety skills and program standards through required CPR/AED training.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates CPR/AED training and first aid in schools, enhancing public health preparedness and emergency response education as part of health curriculum.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed both · Michigan · House May 6, 2025

HB 4340: Human services: services or financial assistance; provision of services or grants or participation in programs for certain individuals; prohibit. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 1d.

House Bill 4340 amends Michigan's social welfare act to establish new eligibility requirements for state programs. The bill prohibits individuals from receiving services, grants, or participating in programs under this act unless they are a United States citizen or a "qualified alien." The term "qualified alien" refers to specific immigration statuses as defined by federal law. This restriction applies to state social welfare programs, with exceptions if federal law dictates otherwise.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts healthcare access by limiting eligibility for state health/human services programs to U.S. citizens or 'qualified aliens,' directly limiting patient access per bill language.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts state social welfare services to U.S. citizens and 'qualified aliens', excluding undocumented immigrants and limiting access for other non-citizens.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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