Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 828: Traffic control: parking; determination of disability for purpose of obtaining a disability placard by nurse practitioners; allow. Amends secs. 19a, 675, 803d & 803h of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.19a et seq.).

This bill allows nurse practitioners to determine disability status for individuals seeking parking placards in Michigan, expanding the list of medical professionals authorized to certify disabilities. The legislation amends existing vehicle code sections to include nurse practitioners alongside physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and optometrists as qualified providers for disability determinations. It does not change the specific medical criteria for qualifying disabilities or the rules governing parking placards, but rather broadens who can officially verify that a person meets those criteria. The bill affects disabled individuals who need parking accommodations and healthcare providers who may issue these certifications.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to disability certification by adding nurse practitioners to authorized providers, improving healthcare service availability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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passed · Michigan · House Mar 12, 2026

HR 261: A resolution to declare March 12, 2026, as Endometriosis Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

This bill designates March 12, 2026, as Endometriosis Awareness Day in Michigan to raise public understanding of the condition. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the health challenges faced by individuals with endometriosis. The resolution encourages education and support for those affected by the disease without implementing new policies or regulations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness for endometriosis, a health condition, promoting education and support for affected individuals without restricting or limiting healthcare access.65% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 5709: Health facilities: certificate of need; certificate of need requirements for certain outpatient imaging centers; modify. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 22224d.

This bill modifies Michigan's certificate of need requirements for outpatient imaging centers by allowing certain imaging services to proceed with a simple letter of intent instead of a full certificate application. It directly affects healthcare providers seeking to add or expand positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance, or computerized tomography scanners in facilities that are not owned by hospitals and do not charge facility fees. Under the new rules, the state health department must acknowledge approval within 30 days of receiving a letter of intent, after which providers can begin the service without further certification. The legislation aims to streamline the process for independent imaging centers while maintaining oversight through the department's verification step.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill streamlines certificate of need requirements for imaging centers, improving patient access to diagnostic services by reducing regulatory barriers.75% confidence

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passed · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HR 260: A resolution to declare March 8-14, 2026, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

This bill designates March 8-14, 2026, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in Michigan to raise public awareness about the disease. It directly affects Michigan residents and supporters of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by encouraging citizens to learn more about MS and support those living with the condition. The resolution includes a formal declaration of the awareness week and a commendation for the Michigan Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for its ongoing efforts. This is a symbolic measure that does not create new laws or funding but serves to highlight the importance of MS research and patient support.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises public awareness about Multiple Sclerosis, a health condition, supporting patient education and advocacy efforts.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 5735: Health: licensing; references to licenses for certain substance use disorder services programs in the overdose fatality review act; modify to include those exempt from licensure. Amends sec. 3 of 2023 PA 313 (MCL 330.3023). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5729'26

This bill amends Michigan's Overdose Fatality Review Act to update the definition of "substance use disorder treatment provider" to include organizations that are exempt from licensure requirements. The change ensures that programs providing FDA-approved medications for substance use disorders are recognized under the law even if they do not hold a traditional state license. The bill directly affects public health officials and organizations involved in reviewing drug overdose deaths and implementing prevention strategies. It does not create new programs or change how reviews are conducted, but rather clarifies which entities qualify as treatment providers within the existing framework. The legislation is tied to another bill (HB 5729) and will not take effect until that companion bill is also enacted.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands recognition of substance use disorder treatment providers, improving access to care and protecting patient rights by including exempt organizations in overdose review.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 5769: Consumer protection: privacy; reproductive health data privacy act; create. Creates new act.

This bill, known as the Reproductive Health Data Privacy Act, establishes new rules for how businesses and organizations can collect, process, and sell personal information related to reproductive health. It requires individuals to give clear, specific consent before their reproductive health data is gathered or shared, prohibiting vague consent methods like broad terms-of-service agreements or deceptive design patterns. The legislation also bans the use of geofence technology that creates virtual boundaries around reproductive health service facilities to track individuals. Additionally, the act defines what constitutes reproductive health data, outlines protections for biometric information, and provides civil remedies for violations while excluding certain research and publicly available information from these restrictions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects reproductive health data privacy and patient rights by requiring clear consent and banning deceptive data collection practices.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens consumer privacy protections by requiring explicit consent for reproductive health data and banning deceptive tech practices, directly advancing digital rights and data privacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 893: Insurance: insurers; insurance providers to panel a mental health provider within a certain time period of application process; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406mm.

This bill requires health insurance companies in Michigan to review and decide on new mental health provider applications within 60 calendar days of receiving a complete application, or within 45 days if an extension is granted for complex cases like license sanctions. If an insurer fails to approve or deny an application within the required timeframe, the provider must still be reimbursed for covered services submitted after the deadline, using either the insurer's standard in-network rate or the median rate paid to similar providers. The law also mandates that insurers send written requests for missing information within 10 business days and add approved providers to their payment systems and directories promptly. These rules apply to all licensed mental health professionals, including physicians, psychologists, social workers, and therapists, and cover both initial applications and recredentialing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates timely review of mental health provider applications, improving access to mental health services and protecting provider rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health

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passed · Michigan · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 255: A resolution to declare March 2026 as Kidney Month in the state of Michigan.

This bill declares March 2026 as Kidney Month in Michigan to raise public awareness about chronic kidney disease. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic resolution to highlight the importance of kidney health. The measure aims to encourage early detection and screening for kidney disease, which often has no symptoms until advanced stages. By designating this month, the legislature supports ongoing efforts by health organizations to educate Michigan residents about kidney disease risks and prevention.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises public awareness about kidney disease and encourages early detection, supporting health education efforts.75% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 5734: Health: licensing; references to licenses for certain substance use disorder services programs in the nonprofit health care corporation reform act; modify to include those exempt from licensure. Amends sec. 414a of 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1414a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5729'26

This bill modifies the Nonprofit Health Care Corporation Reform Act to clarify that substance use disorder services programs exempt from licensure under the Public Health Code are eligible to contract with health care corporations for inpatient treatment. The amendment updates language in Section 414a to explicitly include these exempt programs alongside licensed facilities, ensuring they can participate in state-regulated health care contracts for substance abuse treatment. The bill does not create new programs or change existing coverage requirements but rather aligns the licensing references to reflect current exemptions under Michigan law. It affects health care corporations, providers of substance use disorder services, and the regulatory framework governing their contracting relationships.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to substance use disorder treatment by allowing exempt programs to contract with health care corporations, improving patient access to care.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 846: Health occupations: social workers; social worker scholarship fund; create. Creates new act.

This bill establishes a scholarship program in Michigan to help individuals who failed their social worker licensing exam on their first attempt cover the costs of retaking it. The program is designed to support people who want to become licensed bachelor's or master's social workers and are required to work in health professional shortage areas or with medically underserved populations after receiving the scholarship. Eligible candidates can receive up to $1,000 for exam-related expenses, including registration fees, study materials, and related costs like transportation or childcare, provided they submit proof of residency and a commitment to work in designated areas. The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will manage the program, maintain a dedicated state fund for the scholarships, and publish annual reports on the number of recipients and their exam passage rates.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates scholarship fund for social worker education, expanding access to health professions education and funding exam retakes for students.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates scholarship fund to help social workers enter underserved healthcare areas, improving access to mental health and social services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Student Financial Aid Healthcare Workforce

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