Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 6017: Education: all other employees; school psychologist licensure compact; enact. Creates new act.

This bill establishes an interstate agreement allowing school psychologists to practice in multiple states with a single license, aiming to improve access to mental health services in schools. Under the new rules, qualified professionals from one member state can obtain equivalent licensure in other states without facing redundant requirements, while still adhering to local safety and scope-of-practice laws. The legislation also creates a governing commission to oversee the program and includes specific provisions to support military members and their spouses who relocate frequently. By streamlining the licensing process, the bill seeks to address workforce shortages and ensure that students receive services from appropriately qualified experts across state lines.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands access to school psychologists, improving mental health services in K-12 schools.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves access to mental health services by enabling school psychologists to practice across states with a single license.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Medical Licensing Mental Health

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passed · Michigan · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 5903: Health facilities: certificate of need; allowable use of hospital swing beds; expand to include behavioral health patients. Amends sec. 134 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1134).

This bill amends Michigan's mental health code to clarify how hospital swing beds can be used for behavioral health patients. It allows psychiatric facilities to temporarily place adult or minor patients in licensed inpatient psychiatric beds when needed for care, provided safety and staffing rules are met. The legislation ensures that using these beds for behavioral health does not count as adding new capacity for the purpose of state approval reviews. Additionally, it requires the state director to coordinate regulations across agencies to avoid duplicate inspections and ensure consistent oversight of psychiatric facilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to behavioral health services by allowing swing beds for psychiatric patients without triggering capacity limits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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passed · Michigan · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 5943: Health: licensing; behavioral health transportation licensing requirements; provide for. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding ch. 9B. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5944'26

This bill establishes a new licensing framework in Michigan for agencies that provide specialized transportation services for individuals experiencing mental health crises. It creates specific definitions for these services, which are designed to move medically stable people who do not require physical or chemical restraints to the nearest facility capable of meeting their needs. The legislation mandates that licensed agencies operate under medical supervision, maintain detailed logs of every trip, and implement strict safety and hygiene protocols for their vehicles and staff. Additionally, the bill requires agencies to submit annual reports to the legislature detailing the number of transports, police interventions, and any investigations into staff misconduct.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a licensing framework to improve access to specialized mental health transportation services, strengthening care for individuals in crisis.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes a licensing framework for specialized behavioral health transportation services, expanding access to critical transport for individuals in mental health crises.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Michigan · House May 14, 2026

HR 319: A resolution to declare May 2026 as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

This bill declares May 2026 as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month in Michigan to highlight the disease and encourage public support. It directly affects residents of Michigan, particularly those impacted by Huntington's disease, by promoting awareness of the condition's symptoms and genetic risks. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to remind citizens and medical professionals about the importance of research and support services for this currently incurable neurological disorder.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes awareness of Huntington's disease, encouraging public support and reminding medical professionals of the need for research and services.75% confidence

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 974: Insurance: health insurers; updated references to reflect the enactment of the Michigan health insurance exchange act; provide for. Amends secs. 1261, 1262, 1262a & 1264 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.1261 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0973'26

SB 974 updates Michigan's insurance code to align with the state's health insurance exchange by clarifying definitions for roles such as navigators and certified application counselors. The bill establishes strict rules requiring these individuals to be state-certified before they can receive funding or assist consumers with health plan enrollment. It explicitly prohibits them from selling insurance or recommending specific plans, ensuring they provide only impartial information about available coverage options. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the state director implement a certification program including background checks and privacy training to protect consumer data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens the health insurance exchange by establishing certification rules for navigators, ensuring impartial consumer assistance and protecting patient rights during enrollment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 5826: Health: occupations; licensing sanctions for compliance with death with dignity act; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 17752 & 20175 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17752 & 333.20175) & adds 16221c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5825'26

This bill modifies Michigan's public health code to protect healthcare providers and pharmacies from disciplinary action when they comply with the Death with Dignity Act. It explicitly states that a licensee's good-faith participation in this act cannot be used as grounds for investigation or sanctions. Additionally, the bill clarifies rules regarding prescription record retention, confidentiality, and the process for pharmacies to issue copies of prescriptions to one another. These changes aim to provide legal clarity and protection for medical professionals while maintaining existing standards for patient record management.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare providers from sanctions when complying with the Death with Dignity Act, thereby supporting professional practice and patient access to end-of-life care options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 5825: Health: death; death with dignity act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5826'26, HB 5828'26

This bill, known as the Death with Dignity Act, would allow adults in Michigan with a terminal illness to request medication to end their lives in a humane and dignified manner. To qualify, a patient must be at least 18 years old, mentally capable, and diagnosed with a disease that is incurable, irreversible, and expected to cause death within six months. The process requires multiple safeguards, including two independent medical confirmations from different doctors, counseling sessions, and a written request witnessed by two individuals who are not related to the patient or involved in their care. If approved, the attending physician would prescribe the medication after ensuring the patient understands all risks and alternatives, while the law also provides immunity from legal or professional penalties for those who follow the act's procedures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands patient access to end-of-life care options and protects patient rights regarding terminal illness management.95% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 21, 2026

SB 1001: Human services: medical services; certified community behavioral health clinics; provide certification and funding for. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109v. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1000'26

This bill directs Michigan to align its policies with federal requirements for certified community behavioral health clinics, ensuring the state does not create rules that conflict with federal standards. It mandates the development of a process to determine new clinic locations in specific regions to prevent overlapping service areas. Additionally, the bill requires continued cooperation with the federal government on these clinics, allowing the legislature to vote on opting out, which would give state officials 12 months to stop operations if chosen. The legislation will not take effect unless it is tied to the passage of a companion bill, SB 1000.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates funding and certification for behavioral health clinics to expand access and align with federal standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Primary Care

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 922: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for the treatment of infertility; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406cc.

This bill requires health insurers in Michigan to cover infertility treatments starting in 2027, affecting all individuals with health insurance policies issued or renewed in the state. The legislation mandates comprehensive coverage for diagnostic care, fertility treatments, and preservation services, including at least four complete egg retrievals with unlimited embryo transfers and costs associated with transferring embryos to a third party. Insurers must provide these benefits without discrimination based on various personal characteristics and cannot impose higher deductibles, waiting periods, or preexisting condition exclusions specifically for infertility services. The law defines infertility broadly to include conditions impacting pregnancy ability and situations where individuals lack the necessary gametes, while also clarifying that coverage applies regardless of whether donor gametes are used or if a surrogate is involved.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health insurers to cover infertility treatments, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 917: Mental health: other; 988 crisis lifeline system fund and telecommunications fee; provide for. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding secs. 165a & 165b.

This bill creates a dedicated state fund to support Michigan's 988 crisis lifeline system, which provides suicide prevention and mental health crisis services. It establishes a new telecommunications fee of 25 cents per month on landline and mobile phone lines, as well as a 6% fee on prepaid phone purchases, to generate revenue for this fund. The collected fees must be used to improve the crisis hotline infrastructure, expand crisis services, and fund stabilization programs, while ensuring these funds supplement rather than replace existing state or federal grants. Additionally, the bill requires the state treasurer to adjust the monthly fee annually based on inflation and mandates regular audits to ensure phone companies collect and remit the fees correctly.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a dedicated state fund and increases revenue via telecom fees to support mental health crisis services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a dedicated fund to support the 988 crisis lifeline, expanding mental health crisis services and infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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