Healthcare

signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4103: Health occupations: occupational therapists; occupational therapy licensure compact; enact. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16188. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4104'25

HB 4103 adds a new section to Michigan's health occupations law to implement an occupational therapy licensure compact. This bill allows occupational therapists licensed in Michigan to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses, and vice versa for therapists from other compact states. It directly affects occupational therapists seeking to work across state lines, reducing barriers to practice. The compact mechanism establishes standardized licensing requirements among participating states, streamlining the process for therapists to provide services in multiple jurisdictions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReduces licensing barriers for occupational therapists, improving cross-state access to healthcare services and aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

passed · Michigan · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 4864: Health: children; definition of elevated blood lead level; modify. Amends sec. 5456 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5456).

HB 4864 updates Michigan's definition of "elevated blood lead level" (EBL) for children under 6 years old. It lowers the threshold from 20 micrograms per deciliter (ug/dL) to 10 ug/dL for case management purposes, aligning with current CDC guidelines. This change directly affects young children in Michigan who undergo blood lead testing, ensuring earlier identification of lead exposure. The bill modifies the Public Health Code's existing definition without creating new programs or funding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareLowers blood lead threshold to 10 ug/dL per CDC guidelines, enabling earlier identification of lead exposure in children and strengthening public health protection under Michigan's Public Health Code.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4867: Children: health; referral of certain children with elevated blood lead levels to the early on program administered by the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential; require. Amends sec. 5474 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5474).

HB 4867 requires local health departments or physicians to refer children under 3 years old with blood lead levels above 10 micrograms per deciliter to Michigan’s Early On program (which supports children with developmental needs). This amendment to the Public Health Code specifically adds this referral mandate to existing lead poisoning prevention requirements. The bill does not create new programs but directs existing resources toward early intervention for affected children. It maintains annual reporting requirements for the department on lead screening data and program expenditures. The bill directly affects young children with elevated lead levels and the health providers who manage their care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates referrals for lead-exposed children to Early On program, enhancing early intervention for a preventable health issue within existing public health framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4871: Education: meals; free school lunch and breakfast program; modify. Amends sec. 30d of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1630d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4870'25

HB 4871 increases Michigan's funding for free school meals, allocating up to $200 million for the 2024-2025 school year to cover costs not reimbursed by federal programs. It requires participating public schools (serving pre-K-12) to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students, maximize federal reimbursement through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), and collect family income data to determine eligibility. Schools must also offer accommodations for dietary needs like gluten-free, vegetarian, and allergy-specific meals upon request. This bill directly affects Michigan public school districts by changing how they receive state funding to support universal free meal programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases state funding for universal free school meals ($200M), mandates coverage for all K-12 students, and maximizes federal reimbursement to expand access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school meals as public health initiative, improving child nutrition access and reducing food insecurity through state-funded coverage.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Student Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 4865: Food: other; testing of baby foods for heavy metals; require. Amends 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.1101 - 289.8111) by adding sec. 7130.

HB 4865 requires baby food manufacturers in Michigan to test each product lot for heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury) starting January 1, 2026. Manufacturers must use accredited labs to test samples to a minimum sensitivity of 6 micrograms per kilogram and report results to the state. Starting January 1, 2027, manufacturers must post test results online via webpages and include QR codes on product labels linking to this information. Products exceeding safety limits must be recalled or disposed of, directly affecting baby food producers and increasing transparency for consumers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates heavy metal testing in baby food to protect infant health, directly advancing public health safety standards by preventing exposure to toxic substances.90% confidence

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passed both · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 4932: Health occupations: pharmacists; continuing education requirements for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians; modify. Amends sec. 17731 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17731).

HB 4932 modifies Michigan's continuing education requirements for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians renewing their licenses. It adds a new requirement that 100% of the continuing education hours must include pain and symptom management content, as specified by the department. The bill also allows all continuing education to be completed online or electronically through department-approved programs. This applies directly to licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians seeking license renewal in Michigan, without changing the existing hour requirements (30 hours for pharmacists, 20 hours for technicians).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 100% pain/symptom management content in pharmacist CE, enhancing professional competence in healthcare delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed both · Michigan · House May 20, 2025

HB 4225: Education: safety; OK2SAY program contact information; require inclusion on certain student identification cards. Amends title & secs. 3 & 5 of 2020 PA 211 (MCL 380.1893 & 380.1895).

HB 4225 requires public schools serving grades 6-12 to include a 24/7 suicide prevention hotline number and contact information for Michigan's OK2SAY program (a confidential student safety reporting system) on student identification cards starting July 1, 2026. Nonpublic schools serving the same grades are encouraged to do the same. The bill amends Michigan's "Save our Students Act" to mandate this inclusion, ensuring students have immediate access to mental health resources and safety reporting tools. It applies to all public school districts, public school academies, and intermediate school districts, with liability protections for schools that comply.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of suicide prevention and safety reporting resources on student IDs to enhance mental health access and student safety, directly strengthening educational support programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates inclusion of suicide prevention hotline on student IDs, directly enabling immediate access to mental health resources for students.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · Michigan · House May 7, 2025

HB 4449: Labor: fair employment practices; employment decisions based on the health or illness of an employee's family member; prohibit. Creates new act.

House Bill 4449, known as the "employee family health privacy act," aims to protect employees in Michigan. It prohibits employers from making employment decisions, such as hiring, firing, or compensation, based on the known or believed health condition or illness of an employee's family member. The bill also prevents employers from inquiring about a family member's health status, with exceptions for verifying sick leave, family and medical leave eligibility, or processing health coverage claims. Additionally, it prohibits retaliation against individuals who act to enforce their rights under this act and allows for civil actions to seek remedies for violations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits employment decisions based on family health, protecting employee access to healthcare coverage and preventing discrimination in health-related employment practices.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment decisions based on family health status, directly protecting workers' rights under fair employment practices as stated in bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · Michigan · House Jul 15, 2025

HB 4712: Military affairs: other; Tricare premium reimbursement program; create. Creates new act.

HB 4712 creates a new program through which the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will reimburse eligible Michigan National Guard members for premiums paid toward Tricare Reserve Select or Tricare Dental coverage. The program allows the department to award grants to qualifying members who apply using a department-provided form, covering premiums for these specific health plans. It directly affects Guard members who are not on active duty and lack other employer or private health insurance. The bill establishes the framework for administering these reimbursements but does not specify funding amounts or application deadlines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReimburses premiums for Tricare Reserve Select/Dental coverage, expanding healthcare access for National Guard members lacking employer coverage.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates reimbursement program for Guard members' Tricare premiums, directly funding healthcare benefits for veterans as specified in subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 299: 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 secs. 5753, 5755, 5757, 5759 & 5761 to pt. 57A. TIE BAR WITH: SB 298'25

Senate Bill 299 establishes a pilot program in Michigan to assess the level of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in the blood of qualified participants and study their health effects. The Department of Health will administer a grant program to a research institution to conduct this program, which involves collecting and analyzing blood samples. A new PFAS pilot program fund is created to finance the program's grants, testing costs, and the development of educational materials about PFAS. The bill requires informed consent from participants and outlines reporting requirements for the department on the program's progress and findings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates new PFAS health effects research fund under Department of Health, directly advancing public health screening and research initiatives as stated in bill summary and subjects.95% confidence

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