Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5344: Education: health related; reporting of vaccination rates of pupils; require. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177).

HB 5344 amends Michigan's school code to update how public schools report student vaccination rates. It requires schools to submit annual immunization status reports to health officials by November 1 and February 1, including vision screening data for kindergarten students. Starting in 2028, schools must provide de-identified, aggregated data showing vaccination rates (fully/partially immunized and waiver percentages) and share each student's vaccination status with parents via mail, email, website links, and physical notices in school offices. The bill focuses on transparency and data collection for public health monitoring, without changing vaccination requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates school vaccination reporting to health officials, strengthening public health data collection for disease prevention and immunization tracking.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 17, 2026

SB 771: Environmental protection: sewage; onsite wastewater treatment systems; regulate, and provide for assessments and evaluations. Amends secs. 12751, 12752, 12757 & 12771 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.12751 et seq.) & adds pt. 128.

SB 771 regulates septic and other onsite wastewater systems to protect public health and water quality. It requires property owners with such systems to connect to public sewer lines when an "available public sanitary sewer system" is within 200 feet, unless an approved alternative system (like composting toilets) is used. Local health departments will enforce new rules under "part 128," including inspections and evaluations for non-compliant systems. The bill directly affects homeowners with septic systems, local health departments, and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, aiming to prevent health hazards and water pollution from poorly maintained systems.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRegulates sewage systems to prevent water pollution, mandates sewer connections or approved alternatives, and enforces inspections for water quality protection per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates wastewater systems to protect public health and water quality, requiring local health departments to enforce standards under 'part 128'95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 772: Insurance: health insurers; reimbursement rate for telehealth visits; modify. Amends sec. 3476 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3476).

SB 772 requires health insurers in Michigan to reimburse telehealth visits at the same rate as in-person visits, using the same billing codes. It prohibits insurers from mandating face-to-face visits for services that can be safely provided via telemedicine, as determined by the treating healthcare professional. This applies to all health insurance policies covering telehealth services, directly affecting insurers, healthcare providers, and patients using telehealth. The bill ensures telehealth coverage parity without adding new requirements for providers or altering patient cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles). It modifies existing insurance code language to standardize reimbursement practices for telemedicine.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires equal telehealth reimbursement rates and removes insurer barriers, improving patient access to healthcare services per bill language.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates equal reimbursement for telehealth visits, removing financial barriers and promoting technology-enabled healthcare access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Telehealth

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 5457: Military affairs: other; hyperbaric oxygen therapy pilot program; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5456'26

HB 5457 creates a state fund to support hyperbaric oxygen therapy through grants and a temporary pilot program. The Department of Health and Human Services will administer the fund, using it for grants and operating the pilot program. After the pilot concludes, any remaining funds will transfer to the general state fund. The bill requires another bill (HB 5456) to be enacted first.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates state fund for hyperbaric oxygen therapy grants/pilot program, directly expanding access to a medical treatment under health services.95% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 5466: Health: other; authority to limit patient visitation in certain health care facilities; restrict in emergency orders and under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 2253, 2453 & 5145 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2253 et seq.).

HB 5466 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to limit emergency orders restricting patient visitation in healthcare facilities to a maximum of 30 days after an epidemic declaration. It specifically requires that after this 30-day period, healthcare facilities must allow "LINDA" (loved individuals need dedicated attention) visitation for patients with cognitive impairments, including family members, patient advocates, or designated attorneys-in-fact. The bill establishes safety measures like prescreening or visit duration limits for these visitors while ensuring facilities maintain safe operations. This directly affects hospitals, assisted living facilities, and physician offices during public health emergencies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates LINDA visitation for cognitive impairment patients post-30-day emergency period, protecting patient rights and improving access to family support in healthcare facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 760: Trade: business regulation; availability of companion chatbots to minors; prohibit. Creates new act.

SB 760, the "Leading Ethical AI Development for Kids Act," prohibits operators of companion chatbots from making these AI systems available to minors (under 18) if they could encourage self-harm, unsafe behavior, or harmful interactions like sexual content. The bill specifically bans chatbots that simulate emotional relationships by retaining personal data, asking unsolicited emotional questions, or prioritizing user validation over safety. Operators face $25,000 fines per violation and can be sued by harmed minors or their guardians for damages. This applies to business-owned chatbots designed for ongoing emotional engagement - not customer service or internal tools - and takes effect in 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits AI chatbots that could cause self-harm in minors, directly protecting mental health safety - a core healthcare concern.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI chatbots to prevent harm to minors, aligning with consumer protection and data privacy safeguards for ethical tech use.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy Social Media

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 31, 2025

HB 5429: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the autism navigator program; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5429 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funding for the autism navigator program. It directly affects the program by providing dedicated financial resources to support its operations and services. The bill creates a new appropriation act to fund this specific initiative within the state budget for fiscal year 2026. This is a procedural funding measure, not a policy change, and it remains pending in the Appropriations Committee after its introduction on December 23, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides supplemental state funding for autism navigator program, directly increasing budget allocation for a public service initiative.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds autism navigator program (public health service) via supplemental appropriations, directly advancing healthcare access for neurodivergent individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 5456: Military affairs: other; hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5457'26

HB 5456 establishes a pilot program providing free hyperbaric oxygen therapy to Michigan veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. The bill creates a state grant program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, funding providers to deliver treatment at no cost to eligible veterans. Providers must use FDA-cleared chambers meeting specific safety standards and be accredited by organizations like the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine. The program requires the department to implement rules within 12 months and ends after the pilot period concludes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes state-funded pilot program for free hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans with TBI/PTSD, expanding access to specialized healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes free hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans with TBI/PTSD via state-funded pilot program, directly expanding healthcare access and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5347: Education: other; reporting of immunization status; modify. Amends sec. 167 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1767). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5348'25

HB 5347 updates Michigan school immunization reporting rules. It requires public school districts to submit two annual reports (by November 1 and February 1) detailing vaccination status for new K-12 students and grade 7 enrollees, with a focus on deidentified, aggregated data. Districts must maintain 90% compliance for initial enrollments and 95% for annual reports to avoid penalties. Non-compliance triggers a 5% withholding of school funds until standards are met, with full forfeiture if unresolved by year-end. The bill directly affects all public school districts and intermediate districts in Michigan.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates school immunization reporting to maintain public health standards, enforcing compliance via funding incentives to strengthen vaccination rates and disease prevention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 5453: Criminal procedure: other; prison diversion program for individuals in the possession of controlled substances; create. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 21c to ch. XVI.

HB 5453 creates a pre-charge diversion program for individuals suspected of possessing or using controlled substances under Michigan's Public Health Code (MCL 333.7403-7404). It allows prosecutors, law enforcement, and social welfare agencies to collaborate on a program that redirects eligible individuals away from criminal prosecution and into substance use disorder treatment. The program requires case management tracking and mandates that successful completion prevents prosecution for the underlying drug possession offense. This directly affects people charged with low-level drug possession, offering an alternative to jail through treatment-focused supervision.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates pre-charge diversion to treatment instead of prosecution, reducing incarceration and promoting rehabilitation - key criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRedirects substance possession cases to treatment instead of prosecution, advancing access to substance use disorder care under healthcare framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Law Enforcement Public Health Substance Abuse

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