Healthcare

passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SB 154: Crimes: other; preventing access to a health care facility; prohibit. Creates new act.

SB 154 makes it a crime to obstruct access to healthcare facilities, such as clinics or hospitals. It directly affects individuals who block entrances, interfere with patients or staff, or prevent access to medical services. The bill creates new criminal penalties for these actions under a newly established legal section. This law applies broadly to all healthcare facilities providing medical services, without specifying particular types of care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents obstruction of healthcare access, protecting patient rights and facility operations without restricting services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SB 155: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain crimes related to preventing access to a health care facility; enact. Amends sec. 13n, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13n). TIE BAR WITH: SB 154'25

SB 155 amends sentencing guidelines to address crimes specifically targeting access to healthcare facilities, such as blocking entrances or threatening staff. It would establish new sentencing standards for these offenses under Michigan's criminal code (MCL 777.13n). The bill directly affects individuals convicted of obstructing healthcare access, potentially altering their prison terms or penalties. However, the provided context does not detail the exact sentencing changes or specific crime definitions. This summary is based solely on the bill's title and official reference, without additional policy specifics.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAmends sentencing guidelines to establish new penalties for obstructing healthcare access, expanding criminalization of specific offenses under MCL 777.13n.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill imposes stricter sentencing for obstructing healthcare access (e.g., blocking entrances), directly protecting facility operations and patient access to care.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SB 156: Legislature: legislative agencies; office of legislative corrections ombudsman; expand powers and duties. Amends secs. 1, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13 & 14 of 1975 PA 46 (MCL 4.351 et seq.).

SB 156 expands the authority of Michigan's Office of the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman to investigate complaints about the Department of Corrections. The bill requires the ombudsman to create a standardized complaint form (available online and in correctional facilities) and grants access to department records - including prisoner medical, mental health, and mortality records - without needing a release. It also allows the ombudsman to enter correctional facilities for inspections at any time (including emergencies like riots), consult with qualified experts after background checks, and hold informal hearings. This directly affects prisoners, their family members, prisoner advocates, and the Department of Corrections by strengthening oversight of correctional operations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands oversight authority of corrections ombudsman to investigate complaints, access medical/mental health records, and conduct facility inspections without restrictions, enhancing transparency and accountability in corrections.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands oversight of prisoner medical/mental health records, enhancing accountability in correctional healthcare services without requiring releases.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 21, 2025

SB 219: Mental health: hospitalization; person requiring treatment; revise, and modify certain procedures for treatment. Amends secs. 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a & 475 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1401 et seq.).

SB 219 revises Michigan's mental health hospitalization procedures by updating the definition of a "person requiring treatment" under the Mental Health Code. It clarifies that individuals with dementia, epilepsy, or substance use disorders alone do not qualify for involuntary hospitalization unless they meet specific criteria related to risk of harm, inability to meet basic needs, or refusal of necessary treatment with documented risk. The bill modifies police protocols for protective custody (requiring family contact options and documentation), mandates a psychiatrist's examination within 24 hours of hospitalization, and updates referral processes between screening units and hospitals. These changes directly affect individuals with mental illness who meet the revised criteria and the healthcare providers and law enforcement involved in their care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies involuntary hospitalization criteria to protect patient rights, preventing unnecessary commitment for dementia, epilepsy, or substance use disorders alone without documented risk.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 21, 2025

SB 222: Mental health: other; petition for access to assisted outpatient treatment; expand to additional health providers. Amends sec. 473 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1473).

SB 222 expands who can petition for continued involuntary mental health treatment under Michigan's assisted outpatient program. It adds psychiatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants (working under a psychiatrist's delegation) to the list of eligible petitioners and allows individuals aged 18 or older to file petitions for themselves. Petitions must include a clinical certificate and evidence of a psychiatrist's consultation (unless the filer is a psychiatrist), along with details about the treatment program and estimated duration needed. This change directly affects patients requiring ongoing treatment and increases the number of authorized mental health providers who can initiate the petition process.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health treatment access by allowing self-petitions and adding psychiatric nurse practitioners/physician assistants to initiate assisted outpatient care, strengthening patient rights and service availability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 21, 2025

SB 220: Mental health: other; hospital evaluations for assisted outpatient treatment; expand. Amends secs. 206a & 429 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1206a & 330.1429).

Senate Bill 220 amends Michigan's mental health code, primarily affecting individuals receiving mental health services and the community mental health programs that provide them. The bill establishes a formalized statewide mediation process for resolving disputes between service recipients (or their representatives) and mental health service providers regarding the planning and delivery of services. It mandates that providers offer mediation, sets timelines for the mediation process, and requires the Department to fund and contract with mediation organizations. Additionally, the bill clarifies procedures for mental health evaluations at designated hospitals, including a requirement for preadmission screening units to complete examinations within two hours in most cases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mediation for mental health service disputes, strengthening recipient rights and access under mental health care protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 21, 2025

SB 221: Criminal procedure: mental capacity; outpatient treatment for misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues; provide for. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding sec. 1021 & ch. 10A. TIE BAR WITH: SB 219'25

Senate Bill 221 establishes a new process for individuals charged with misdemeanor offenses who have mental health issues. The bill allows for the diversion of these defendants into assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) if the prosecuting attorney, defendant, and defense counsel agree to an assessment and the defendant meets the AOT criteria. If a court orders AOT for up to 180 days, the misdemeanor charges remain pending but are dismissed after 90 days (or 180 days for serious misdemeanors). This diversion pathway provides an alternative to standard mental competency procedures for eligible misdemeanor offenders.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDiverts misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues to outpatient treatment, reducing court processing and promoting rehabilitation - aligns with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes diversion to assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) for misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues, promoting access to mental health care instead of criminal prosecution.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 180: Appropriations: department of health and human services; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 180 is a funding bill that allocates $39.29 billion to Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides specific funding for key programs including $276 million for department administration and management, $195 million for child support enforcement operations, and $197 million for community services like homeless programs, diaper assistance, and housing support. The bill directly affects DHHS operations and the state's recipients of these services, such as families using child support enforcement, homeless individuals accessing shelter programs, and low-income households receiving food or housing aid. It establishes the financial framework for these programs but does not change their underlying policies or eligibility rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $39.29B to DHHS for essential programs including homeless support and housing, directly funding state operations under budget management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $39.29B to DHHS for health services, community programs including homeless/housing support, directly funding public health operations and recipient programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $197M specifically for 'housing support' under community services programs within DHHS appropriations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 3: Health: pharmaceuticals; prescription drug cost and affordability review act; create. Creates new act.

SB 3 creates a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to establish maximum payment limits for certain prescription drugs, including brand-name, generic, biologic, and biosimilar medications. The Board, appointed by the governor with health care expertise, will review drug costs and set these limits to improve affordability for Michigan residents. It also establishes a Prescription Drug Affordability Stakeholder Council to provide input and a fund to support the program. This law directly affects drug manufacturers, health insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, and state agencies by requiring adherence to the set payment limits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Prescription Drug Affordability Board to set price limits, directly improving drug affordability for residents.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 4: Insurance: health insurers; compliance with the prescription drug cost and affordability review act; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406tt. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0003'25

Senate Bill 4 amends Michigan's insurance code to require health insurers that provide prescription drug coverage to comply with section 12 of the prescription drug cost and affordability review act. This means insurers delivering or renewing health policies in the state must adhere to specific provisions outlined in that separate act related to prescription drug costs. The bill's enactment is dependent on Senate Bill No. 3 also becoming law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to comply with prescription drug cost provisions, aiming to improve affordability and patient access to medications under healthcare coverage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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