Healthcare (Public Health)

in committee · Michigan · Senate May 7, 2025

SB 290: Health: licensing; sanctions for performing gender reassignment procedures or treatment to minors; provide for. Amends secs. 16221 & 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221 & 333.16226). TIE BAR WITH: SB 289'25

Senate Bill 290 amends the Public Health Code to introduce sanctions for licensed healthcare professionals. Specifically, it provides for disciplinary actions against licensees who perform gender reassignment procedures or treatment on minors. This bill directly affects medical professionals in Michigan by regulating the types of medical services they can provide to individuals under the age of 18 without facing professional sanctions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts healthcare access by sanctioning providers performing gender reassignment procedures on minors, directly limiting medical services for a specific patient group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House May 20, 2025

HB 4499: Health: screening; pilot program to assess the effects of PFAS on certain participants; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 57A. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4500'25

House Bill 4499 proposes to amend the Public Health Code by establishing a pilot program to assess the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This program would focus on "qualified study participants," defined as individuals who, on or after January 1, 2012, resided in specific counties while under 11 years old and used well water or a public water supply with elevated PFAS levels. The bill defines the criteria for these participants and the population ranges for the "qualified counties." It also outlines the involvement of eligible research institutions and a dedicated PFAS pilot program fund.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes PFAS health screening pilot program under Public Health Code, focusing on children's exposure assessment to identify health impacts and inform public health initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 17, 2025

SB 32: Insurance: health insurers; provision of information on medical malpractice insurance relating to perinatal care services to the department of health and human services; require on request. Amends sec. 2434 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2434). TIE BAR WITH: SB 29'25

Senate Bill 32 amends Michigan's insurance code to require insurers offering medical malpractice policies to annually provide specific information. These insurers must submit data about their policies related to perinatal care services to the Department in a manner it determines. Within 60 days, the Department must then forward this information to the Department of Health and Human Services. This data sharing is intended to support a study required under the public health code. The bill will not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 29 also becomes law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires insurers to submit perinatal malpractice data to support public health study under public health code, advancing healthcare policy development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 21, 2025

HB 4778: Health: immunizations; administration of gene-based vaccines; prohibit. Amends secs. 9201 & 16221 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9201 & 333.16221) & adds sec. 9228.

HB 4778 prohibits the administration of gene-based vaccines (including mRNA, modified mRNA, self-amplifying mRNA, and DNA vaccines) by any person or governmental entity in Michigan. The bill amends the Public Health Code to add Section 9228, explicitly banning the ordering or giving of these specific vaccines, while clarifying that "immunizing agents" (like traditional vaccines) remain unaffected. This directly affects healthcare providers, clinics, hospitals, and public health entities that administer vaccines, requiring them to stop using gene-based vaccines. The law focuses solely on gene-based vaccine administration and does not change requirements for other types of immunizations.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits administration of gene-based vaccines, restricting a healthcare service and limiting patient access to specific immunizations within public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 4563: Appropriations: department of health and human services; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4563 provides state funding for Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services to operate health and human services programs during fiscal year 2025-2026. It allocates specific budget amounts and outlines how these funds can be spent across existing health initiatives. This bill directly affects the department's ability to deliver state-funded services like Medicaid and public health programs. It does not create new programs or change eligibility rules - it only authorizes the spending of allocated funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for HHS programs, directly supporting budgetary funding for public health services without tax changes or program cuts.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funding for existing health programs (Medicaid, public health) without restrictions, directly advancing service delivery per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House May 21, 2025

HB 4038: Insurance: other; allocation of revenue under the insurance provider assessment act; modify. Amends sec. 13 of 2018 PA 175 (MCL 550.1763). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4037'25

HB 4038 amends Michigan's Insurance Provider Assessment Act to redirect funds collected from insurance companies. It specifies that money must be used for: (1) paying Medicaid managed care organizations up to $14 million annually for capitation rates; (2) offsetting lost revenue from health insurance claims assessments ($315 million for 2018-19, $240 million for 2019-20); and (3) funding a health data utility with $6 million in 2026, increasing to $8 million annually starting in 2028 (adjusted for inflation via the Consumer Price Index). The bill ensures these funds remain in a dedicated account and do not lapse to the general fund. This directly affects Medicaid providers, the state treasury, and the health data utility managing public health information.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects insurance assessment revenue to fund Medicaid capitation ($14M/year) and health data utility ($6M-$8M), directly allocating existing funds to public health programs and fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRedirects insurance assessment funds to Medicaid capitation ($14M/yr), offset health insurance revenue loss, and funds health data utility ($6M-$8M), directly advancing healthcare funding and infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Jul 15, 2025

HB 4723: Health facilities: other; licensure of supplemental nursing services agencies; provide for. Amends secs. 20106, 20109, 20155 & 20161 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20106 et seq.) & adds pt. 219A.

HB 4723 requires supplemental nursing services agencies to obtain state licensure under Michigan's Public Health Code. It directly affects agencies providing temporary or specialized nursing services (like travel nursing or agency staffing) by adding new licensing standards. The bill amends sections 20106, 20109, 20155, and 20161 of the Public Health Code and creates a new Part 219A to establish these licensing requirements. This is a procedural change focused on regulating how these agencies operate, not on patient care outcomes or funding. The bill was introduced on July 1, 2025, and referred to the Health Policy Committee.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires licensure for nursing agencies to ensure standards, enhancing regulatory oversight and patient safety in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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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

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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passed both · Michigan · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 5039: Health occupations: health professionals; disciplinary action for making a false representation in assisted reproduction; provide for. Amends secs. 16221 & 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221 & 333.16226). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5035'25, HB 5036'25

HB 5039 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to add disciplinary action for health professionals who make false representations in assisted reproduction services. It specifically adds "misrepresentation to a consumer or patient" in professional practice (including assisted reproduction) as a prohibited act under disciplinary grounds. This directly affects licensed health professionals, such as fertility specialists or clinics, who provide or advertise assisted reproductive services. The bill expands existing disciplinary criteria to include fraud or false claims related to fees or services in this field, allowing the licensing board to investigate and take action for such violations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds disciplinary action for false representations in assisted reproduction, protecting patients from misleading information in healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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passed · Michigan · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 4399: Health occupations: advanced practice registered nurses; scope of practice of registered professional nurses who hold specialty certifications as nurse practitioners; modify. Amends secs. 17201, 17210, 17211a & 17212 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17201 et seq.) & adds sec. 17210a.

HB 4399 modifies Michigan law to expand the scope of practice for registered nurses certified as nurse practitioners. Specifically, it changes rules allowing these nurses to perform certain medical tasks - like diagnosing conditions and prescribing medications - without requiring direct physician oversight. The bill directly affects certified nurse practitioners in Michigan who currently face restrictions under existing law. It amends sections of the 1978 Public Health Code related to health occupations to clarify and broaden their authorized duties. The changes aim to adjust legal boundaries for these nurses' clinical responsibilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands nurse practitioner scope to diagnose/prescribe without physician oversight, increasing patient access to care under healthcare services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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