Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 17, 2026

SB 725: Human services: medical services; medical assistance coverage for donor human milk; require under certain conditions. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109y.

SB 725 requires Michigan's medical assistance program to cover donor human milk for infants under specific conditions. It affects parents who rely on medical assistance and have infants who either: (1) cannot receive their parent's milk due to inability to produce it (temporarily or permanently), or (2) were born prematurely (before 34 weeks) or with low birth weight (under 1,800 grams). A doctor's prescription is required, and coverage lasts up to two years after birth or hospital discharge. This policy change expands access to donor human milk as a medical necessity for vulnerable infants under the state's healthcare program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates medical assistance coverage for donor human milk for at-risk infants, expanding access to critical health services under specified conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5348: Education: other; exemptions to immunization requirements; modify to require the use of forms created by the department of health and human services. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5349'25

HB 5348 requires Michigan schools to use standardized forms created by the Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for documenting student immunization records and exemptions. It affects public and nonpublic schools enrolling new students or those entering grade 7, as well as parents submitting exemption forms. The bill modifies existing requirements by mandating that all immunization documentation, including medical contraindication forms and religious exemption statements, must use MDHHS-approved templates instead of current forms. This change standardizes reporting to ensure consistency in tracking student immunization status across all schools. The policy does not alter vaccination requirements but updates the administrative process for submitting compliance documentation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates standardized immunization forms via MDHHS, ensuring consistent public health tracking and compliance with vaccination protocols under Health: immunizations subject.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 31, 2025

HB 5441: Medical marihuana: licenses; new licenses for certain types of medical marihuana facilities; prohibit the cannabis regulatory agency from issuing. Amends secs. 102, 302, 401 & 402 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 et seq.) & adds sec. 402a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5444'25, HB 5443'25, HB 5442'25

HB 5441 amends Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (2016 PA 281) to prohibit the Cannabis Regulatory Agency from issuing new licenses for specific types of medical marijuana facilities. The bill directly affects potential applicants seeking licenses for certain facility types and restricts the agency’s authority under the existing law. Key provisions add Section 402a to block new licenses for these facilities, amending prior sections that govern licensing eligibility and agency powers. This change aims to limit expansion of certain medical marijuana operations without altering existing licenses or patient access.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts new medical marijuana facility licenses, limiting patient access to healthcare services under medical marihuana program per amended sections.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 23, 2025

HB 5422: Labor: leave; permissible use for earned sick time; modify. Amends title & secs. 2 & 4 of 2018 PA 338 (MCL 408.962 & 408.964).

HB 5422 amends Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act (2018 PA 338) to clarify and expand permissible uses of accrued sick time for workers. It specifically updates Section 4(1) to allow sick time for medical care related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or violent crime; school meetings about a child's health or disability; and public health emergencies. The bill also refines notice requirements for employers, permitting advance notice up to 7 days for foreseeable absences. This amendment directly affects Michigan workers covered under the existing sick time law, ensuring clearer access to time off for health, family, and safety needs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands sick leave for medical care related to health issues, child health meetings, and public health emergencies, improving access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands sick leave uses for domestic violence, health meetings, and emergencies, strengthening worker benefits under Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 23, 2025

HB 5420: Health facilities: hospitals; certain drug screens conducted in hospitals; require to include a test for substances determined by rule and to provide certain reporting. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21525.

HB 5420 requires Michigan hospitals to include tests for specific substances in drug screens when diagnosing a drug overdose. It mandates that hospitals report anonymous test results to the Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), with results kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure. The MDHHS will define the list of "qualified substances" through rules (to be created within 180 days) and use the data to track trends and risk factors. This bill directly affects hospitals conducting overdose-related drug screens and the MDHHS, which will manage the reporting system and annual review of substances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospital drug screening expansion and anonymous reporting for public health trend tracking, strengthening data collection to inform healthcare policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5353: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for certain recommended immunizations; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406uu. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5351'25

HB 5353 requires Michigan health insurers to cover all immunizations listed in the state's Public Health Code (MCL 333.9227) under health insurance policies. This applies to insurers offering policies in Michigan, directly affecting both insurers and policyholders who need these vaccinations. The bill adds a new section (3406uu) to the insurance code, mandating coverage for recommended vaccines without additional cost to the patient. The law will only take effect if companion bill HB 5351 is also enacted.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to cover all recommended vaccines at no patient cost, expanding preventive care access and aligning with public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 31, 2025

HB 5444: Medical marihuana: licenses; new licenses for provisioning centers; prohibit the cannabis regulatory agency from issuing unless certain conditions are met. Amends secs. 102, 302, 401 & 402 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 et seq.) & adds sec. 402b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5443'25, HB 5441'25, HB 5442'25

HB 5444 requires the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency to meet specific conditions before issuing new licenses for medical marijuana provisioning centers. The bill adds Section 402b to the licensing act, mandating that the agency cannot approve new provisioning center licenses unless certain requirements are satisfied. This directly affects new applicants seeking to operate retail facilities that sell medical marijuana to registered patients. The change focuses on procedural requirements for new licenses, not existing operations or patient access.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts new medical marijuana provisioning center licenses, limiting patient access to healthcare services per Section 402b requirements.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 23, 2025

HB 5405: Human services: medical services; certain personal service agreements; allow. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 112l.

HB 5405 allows individuals applying for Michigan's medical assistance program to pay family members or household members for personal care services (like home maintenance, meal prep, or transportation) without risking disqualification. It creates two types of agreements: "qualified" (written, signed, and detailing services) and "affirmed" (oral or partial written with verification), both requiring payments at local fair market rates. The state must accept these payments as legitimate, preventing penalties for "divestment" (counting them as asset transfers that would affect eligibility). This directly affects seniors and disabled residents using family for care while seeking medical assistance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows family care payments under medical assistance, expanding access to personal services without disqualification, strengthening patient access to care.90% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5349: Health: immunizations; exemptions to immunization requirements; modify to require the use of forms created by the department. Amends sec. 9215 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9215).

HB 5349 requires Michigan's Department of Health to create standardized forms for two types of school immunization exemptions. Medical exemptions (for health reasons) must include details like the vaccine type, reason for exemption, and expiration date. Non-medical exemptions (for religious or other objections) must include education about vaccine benefits and risks, require in-person form pickup from a health department, and include witnessed signatures. This bill directly affects parents seeking exemptions, schools requiring immunization records, and local health departments distributing the forms.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStandardizes immunization exemption forms to promote vaccine education and public health, strengthening vaccination efforts within school health programs.90% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 9, 2025

HB 5334: Health facilities: hospitals; assessment by preadmission screening unit of individual being considered for hospitalization within certain period after notification; require. Amends secs. 409 & 972 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1409 & 330.1972).

HB 5334 requires Michigan community mental health programs to establish 24-hour preadmission screening units that assess individuals considered for hospitalization within 3 hours of notification. These units must be staffed by qualified mental health professionals (including licensed social workers or master's-level clinicians) and determine clinical suitability for voluntary hospital admission. The bill also mandates second-opinion evaluations within 3 days if hospitalization is denied, and outlines crisis stabilization services for up to 72 hours. It directly affects individuals seeking mental health hospitalization, community mental health programs, and hospitals operating under contract with these programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 24/7 mental health screening units and second-opinion evaluations to improve access, clinical assessment, and patient safety for hospitalization decisions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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