Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · Senate Dec 2, 2025

SB 717: Human services: medical services; coverage for treatment of menopause and perimenopause symptoms and waiver of prior authorization for prescription drugs or treatments for menopause and perimenopause symptoms; require. Amends sec. 109h of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.109h) & adds sec. 109t.

SB 717 requires Michigan's Medicaid program to cover medically necessary treatments for menopause and perimenopause symptoms, including hormone replacement therapy and FDA-approved treatments, without requiring prior authorization. The bill prohibits step therapy or "fail-first" protocols for these treatments, meaning patients won't be forced to try other medications first. This applies to all Medicaid beneficiaries in Michigan seeking care for these conditions and directly affects how the state's health department administers coverage under the medical assistance program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage for menopause/perimenopause treatments, eliminates prior authorization barriers, and prohibits step therapy, improving patient access to necessary care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5350: Health: local health departments; report regarding immunization levels and exemptions; require local health officer to submit to local governing entity. Amends sec. 9209 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9209).

HB 5350 requires local health departments to annually report school immunization rates and exemption data to local governing bodies (like city councils). Starting June 1, 2028, health officers must submit detailed, de-identified reports showing overall vaccination levels, medical and non-medical exemption percentages, and list schools with over 5% exemptions along with plans to reduce them. This directly affects schools, health departments, and local governments by increasing transparency around vaccination coverage. The bill amends existing law to strengthen accountability for immunization compliance without changing exemption rules themselves.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires immunization reporting to improve public health transparency, address low vaccination rates, and strengthen community health initiatives through data-driven interventions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5351: Health: immunizations; certain information used in promulgating rules on immunizations; provide for. Amends sec. 9227 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9227). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5353'25

HB 5351 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to update how the state health department creates rules for childhood immunizations. It requires the department to consider recommendations from major health organizations like the CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics, and others when setting immunization rules, including minimum ages, doses, and school requirements. If recommendations from these groups conflict, the department must consult Michigan's advisory committee on immunizations. The bill also mandates that immunization requirements stay at least as strict as those in effect on January 1, 2025, if federal guidelines change. This bill directly affects the health department's rulemaking process and impacts schools, healthcare providers, and families managing childhood vaccination schedules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires health department to base immunization rules on CDC/AAP guidelines, strengthening public health program standards for childhood vaccinations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 13, 2025

HB 4228: Education: safety; certain school safety and security training; require the department of state police and the office of school safety within the department of state police to provide to certain school personnel. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1308f.

HB 4228 requires Michigan's Department of State Police and its Office of School Safety to provide annual training to all school staff, school resource officers, and school safety personnel in public and nonpublic schools. The training covers key safety topics including threat assessment protocols (based on the Secret Service's guidelines), de-escalation techniques, emergency response procedures, cultural competence, mental health services, and legal authority in school settings. It also mandates specific legal training from the Attorney General's office on officers' authority and security personnel limitations. The bill directly affects every school employee in Michigan by establishing standardized safety training requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates annual safety training for school staff, covering threat assessment, de-escalation, and mental health - directly strengthening school safety protocols within education policy.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health services training for school personnel, advancing mental health integration into school safety protocols per bill's required topics.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates annual safety training for school staff including threat assessment and de-escalation, directly improving workplace safety standards for employees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Testing & Assessment

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Nov 5, 2025

SB 432: Criminal procedure: probation; probation for certain major controlled substances offenses; allow. Amends sec. 1, ch. XI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 771.1). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0430'25

SB 432 expands probation eligibility for certain major controlled substances offenses (excluding heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, and their derivatives) that were previously ineligible under Michigan law. It allows courts to delay sentencing for up to one year to enable defendants to participate in drug treatment programs, requiring the court to document the reason for the delay in writing. The bill establishes a monthly supervision fee of $30 (without electronic monitoring) or $60 (with monitoring), capped at 12 months, which can be paid in installments or waived for indigent individuals. This applies to adult defendants not subject to juvenile probation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands probation eligibility for drug offenses to enable treatment programs, reducing incarceration and promoting rehabilitation - core criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables drug treatment access via probation, improving patient access to healthcare services for substance use disorders while diverting from incarceration.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Probation & Parole Sentencing Substance Abuse

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in committee · Michigan · House May 13, 2025

HB 4475: Civil rights: employment discrimination; discrimination based on certain vaccination status; prohibit. Amends title of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2101 - 37.2804) & adds art. 5A.

House Bill 4475 proposes to amend the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's vaccination status or whether they possess an "immunity passport." It would prevent state or local governmental entities, private universities, and community colleges from denying services, goods, educational opportunities, healthcare, or employment for these reasons. Employers would also be prohibited from discriminating against individuals in hiring, termination, or terms of employment due to vaccination status. The bill includes specific exceptions, such as for certain child care organizations, federal contractors, and regulated entities whose funding depends on compliance with federal health regulations. Additionally, it allows vaccination requirements for employees in roles with direct exposure to infectious materials or in public health/medical settings where vaccinations are necessary for their duties.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits denial of healthcare based on vaccination status, protecting access to health services under civil rights protections.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination based on vaccination status, protecting workers' rights under fair employment practices per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Employment Discrimination

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passed · Michigan · House May 14, 2026

HB 5074: Health occupations: mental health care professionals; number of renewals of temporary or limited licenses; modify. Amends secs. 16903, 18111, 18223, 18233 & 18509 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16903 et seq.) & adds secs. 18111a & 18227.

HB 5074 changes renewal rules for temporary licenses held by mental health professionals (like marriage and family therapists and counselors) who are gaining supervised experience toward full licensure. It replaces the previous 6-year maximum renewal limit with a 3-year cycle, allowing up to three renewals (for a total of 12 years). The bill also adds a new provision (18111a) that lets licensees request a temporary pause ("toll") of their license cycle for up to 1 year due to hardships like health issues or family crises, with a maximum of three such requests per license cycle. This directly affects individuals working under supervision to meet full licensure requirements, providing flexibility for personal challenges while maintaining oversight.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends license renewal period for mental health professionals, enabling longer supervised experience and improving access to care without restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 144: Health occupations: physical therapists; prescription requirement for physical therapy treatment; eliminate, and make other modifications to the practice of physical therapy. Amends secs. 17801, 17820, 17822, 17824 & 17825 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17801 et seq.) & adds sec. 17825a.

Senate Bill 144 revises the regulations for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, primarily impacting how patients can access physical therapy services. The bill eliminates the general requirement for a patient to have a prescription from another healthcare professional to receive physical therapy treatment. It allows physical therapists to treat patients directly, either for a limited period (21 days or 10 treatments) or for injury prevention and fitness, while also clarifying when a physical therapist must refer a patient to another healthcare professional. Additionally, the bill updates the legal definition of the "practice of physical therapy" to clarify what activities are included and excluded from a physical therapist's scope.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates prescription requirement for physical therapy, improving patient access to care without prior referral95% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Nov 13, 2025

HB 5259: Military affairs: other; office of mental health peer mentorship program; establish within the Michigan department of military and veterans affairs. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding sec. 323. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5270'25

HB 5259 establishes a peer mentorship program within Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to connect active-duty military members (including National Guard and reserves) and veterans with volunteer mentors. The program helps participants access resources for education, employment, family issues, financial matters, and health care - including mental health and substance use disorder support through veteran navigators. Mentors must be recruited from veterans where possible, and program records are protected from public disclosure under Michigan's freedom of information law. The bill requires companion legislation (HB 5270) to take effect.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes peer mentorship program providing mental health/substance use support via veteran navigators, directly improving access to healthcare services for military/veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes peer mentorship program connecting veterans to mental health, employment, and healthcare resources via veteran navigators within Michigan's veterans agency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse National Guard & Reserve Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Nov 4, 2025

HB 5180: Worker's compensation: benefits; infectious disease presumption for essential employees during a declared emergency; provide for. Amends sec. 405 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.405).

HB 5180 expands worker's compensation benefits for certain first responders by creating a presumption that specific cancers arise from job duties during emergencies. It applies to firefighters, police, and emergency medical personnel with 60+ months of active service who developed covered cancers (like lung, bladder, or breast cancer) due to exposure while on duty. The bill establishes the "Christopher R. Slezak first responder presumed coverage fund" as the primary source for benefits, requiring claimants to first seek pension benefits or prove ineligibility. It also allows rebuttal of the presumption only through scientific evidence showing tobacco use was a significant factor in the cancer. The law affects current and former essential emergency service workers directly, not general employees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands worker's compensation benefits for first responders with job-related cancer by presuming coverage, strengthening occupational health insurance access for specific health conditions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands worker's comp benefits by presuming job-related cancer for first responders with dedicated fund, strengthening workplace safety protections for essential workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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