Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4923: Health occupations: physical therapists; jurisprudence examination requirement for certain health professions; eliminate. Amends secs. 16329, 16335, 17826, 18307 & 18309 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16329 et seq.) & adds secs. 17428, 17828 & 18310.

HB 4923 would eliminate a jurisprudence examination requirement for physical therapists and certain other health professionals licensed under Michigan's Public Health Code. The bill amends specific sections of the code (16329, 16335, 17826, 18307, and 18309) to remove the mandatory test on healthcare laws and regulations. This change would directly affect individuals seeking or renewing licenses for these health occupations by removing a specific testing barrier. The bill, introduced on September 11, 2025, is currently referred to the House Health Policy Committee.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates mandatory jurisprudence exam for healthcare professionals, reducing licensing barriers and improving access to care by streamlining provider entry.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 296: Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21526. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0297'25

Senate Bill 296 prohibits hospitals from requiring registered professional nurses to work beyond their regularly scheduled, on-call, or voluntarily agreed-upon hours. It mandates that nurses working 12 or more consecutive hours receive 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time immediately afterward. Exceptions to this prohibition include declared states of emergency, mass casualty incidents, certain patient-care procedures, and situations where an oncoming nurse is unexpectedly absent. The bill also protects nurses from retaliation if they refuse work assignments that exceed these limits and requires hospitals to post notices informing nurses of these provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits mandatory nurse overtime and mandates rest periods, directly protecting healthcare workers' well-being to improve patient safety and care quality within healthcare facilities.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits mandatory overtime for nurses and mandates 8 hours off after 12-hour shifts, directly protecting worker rest periods and workplace safety under Labor: hours and wages.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Labor Standards

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 21, 2025

SB 221: Criminal procedure: mental capacity; outpatient treatment for misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues; provide for. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding sec. 1021 & ch. 10A. TIE BAR WITH: SB 219'25

Senate Bill 221 establishes a new process for individuals charged with misdemeanor offenses who have mental health issues. The bill allows for the diversion of these defendants into assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) if the prosecuting attorney, defendant, and defense counsel agree to an assessment and the defendant meets the AOT criteria. If a court orders AOT for up to 180 days, the misdemeanor charges remain pending but are dismissed after 90 days (or 180 days for serious misdemeanors). This diversion pathway provides an alternative to standard mental competency procedures for eligible misdemeanor offenders.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDiverts misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues to outpatient treatment, reducing court processing and promoting rehabilitation - aligns with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes diversion to assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) for misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues, promoting access to mental health care instead of criminal prosecution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jul 1, 2025

SB 404: Controlled substances: other; opioid antagonist policy; require schools to implement in certain circumstances. Amends sec. 1178 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1178) & adds sec. 1179c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 405'25

SB 404 requires public schools in Michigan to ensure at least one staff member at each school is trained to administer naloxone (an opioid overdose reversal medication) if the state health department provides it at no cost. Schools must develop policies requiring staff to notify parents when naloxone is used and call 9-1-1 for suspected opioid overdoses. The bill directly affects public school districts, intermediate districts, and public school academies by mandating training and response protocols for opioid-related emergencies. It specifies naloxone must be FDA-approved and defines "opioid-related overdose" to include symptoms like respiratory depression or unconsciousness needing medical help.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates school staff training for naloxone administration in opioid overdoses, improving emergency response and public health outcomes in schools. Directly advances healthcare access for students during medical crises.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed both · Michigan · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 4418: Probate: other; designation of a patient surrogate for health care decisions; allow. Amends 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.1101 - 700.8206) by adding pt. 6 to art. V & repeals sec. 66h of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.66h). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4419'25

HB 4418 updates Michigan's probate law to clarify how patients can designate a healthcare surrogate when they cannot make decisions themselves. It adds a new process for formally naming a surrogate (replacing the previous method) and removes an outdated section from older law. This directly affects patients without existing advance directives and their families by providing a clearer, more modern way to appoint someone to make medical decisions for them.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies patient surrogate designation process, enhancing autonomy in healthcare decisions - directly protects patient rights under healthcare policy.95% confidence

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passed both · Michigan · House Sep 29, 2025

HB 4107: Education: other; recommended model core academic curriculum content standards for health education and certain guidelines for health education; modify. Amends sec. 1170a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1170a).

HB 4107 requires Michigan schools to include specific health education content for students in grades 7-12. It mandates instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) use, and first aid response kits (including tourniquets and bleeding control supplies) as part of the health curriculum. Schools may use trained personnel like Red Cross instructors, EMTs, or properly trained teachers to deliver this instruction, with hands-on practice encouraged but not required for all students. The bill exempts 100% online schools from requiring hands-on CPR practice.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates specific health education curriculum content for grades 7-12, enhancing student safety skills and program standards through required CPR/AED training.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates CPR/AED training and first aid in schools, enhancing public health preparedness and emergency response education as part of health curriculum.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Safety

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Oct 30, 2025

SB 629: Health: other; syringe service programs; provide for. Amends secs. 7401, 7403, 7453 & 7457 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7401 et seq.) & adds sec. 5137.

SB 629 creates a legal framework for needle and syringe access programs in Michigan to reduce the spread of communicable diseases like HIV and hepatitis. It allows authorized programs (run by health departments or local agencies) to distribute sterile needles/syringes and provide related services. Participants in these programs are exempt from criminal penalties under existing laws for possessing needles, trace amounts of drugs in used equipment, or drug testing supplies. The bill directly affects people who use injection drugs, local health programs, and law enforcement by clarifying that program participation does not violate drug possession or paraphernalia laws.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExempts syringe program participants from criminal penalties for needle possession/trace drugs, reducing criminalization and advancing public health-focused criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates legal framework for syringe services to reduce HIV/hepatitis spread, enabling public health programs and exempting participants from penalties - directly advancing disease prevention access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 4729: Mental health: guardians; appointment of guardians; modify. Amends sec. 628 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1628). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4728'25

HB 4729 updates Michigan's rules for appointing guardians of individuals with developmental disabilities. It requires courts to prioritize licensed professional guardians (under Article 14A of the Occupational Code) when appointing guardians, and prohibits unlicensed employees of such guardians from making medical, financial, or housing decisions for these individuals. The law also mandates that courts consider the individual's preference for a guardian before making an appointment. These changes take effect two years after the bill's passage, aiming to ensure guardianship appointments meet professional standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires licensed guardians for medical decisions, preventing unlicensed staff from making healthcare choices, protecting patient rights in mental health guardianship.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 5199: Insurance: health insurers; age eligibility for coverage for annual breast cancer mammography examination; lower. Amends sec. 3406d of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406d).

HB 5199 lowers the minimum age for insurance coverage of annual breast cancer mammograms in Michigan. It would require health insurers to cover annual mammograms for women starting at a lower age than the current 35-year threshold (while maintaining the existing requirement for annual coverage for women 40 and older). The bill preserves current mandates for insurers to cover breast cancer diagnostic, outpatient treatment, and rehabilitative services without less favorable terms than general physical illness coverage. This applies to all health insurance policies delivered, issued, or renewed in Michigan.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareLowers age threshold for mammogram coverage, expanding preventive care access for younger women without reducing existing benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed both · Michigan · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 5054: Health: pharmaceuticals; administration of epinephrine; modify. Amends secs. 1178 & 1179 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1178 & 380.1179). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5049'25, HB 5050'25, HB 5051'25, HB 5052'25, HB 5053'25

HB 5054 modifies Michigan's school code to clarify protections for school staff administering epinephrine auto-injectors during emergencies and to streamline student access to necessary medical devices. It ensures school employees (including non-nurses) aren’t liable for civil damages or criminal charges when administering epinephrine in good faith during life-threatening situations, except for gross negligence. The bill also allows students with asthma or severe allergies to possess and use prescribed inhalers or epinephrine devices at school, on transportation, or at school events, provided they have written medical approval and an emergency care plan on file. These changes directly affect school staff, students with medical conditions requiring epinephrine or inhalers, and school administrators managing health protocols.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies liability protections for school staff administering epinephrine, ensuring student safety and access to medical devices in schools, directly enhancing educational environment safety.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies liability protections for school staff administering epinephrine, ensuring student access to emergency medical treatment without fear of legal repercussions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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