Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 12, 2025

SB 142: Mental health: other; recipient rights advisory committee membership; modify. Amends secs. 100d & 756 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1100d & 330.1756).

SB 142 amends Michigan's Mental Health Code (MCL 330.1100d and 330.1756) to modify the membership and advisory role of the State Recipient Rights Advisory Committee. Specifically, it clarifies that this committee advises both the director of the department and the director of the department's State Office of Recipient Rights, as established under Section 756. The bill updates definitions related to mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, and specialized residential care but does not create new programs or funding. This is a procedural amendment focused on clarifying committee structure and responsibilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends mental health code to clarify advisory committee roles for recipient rights, strengthening patient protections under mental health services framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 4243: Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; regional airport authorities; include in the publicly funded health insurance contribution act. Amends sec. 2 of 2011 PA 152 (MCL 15.562).

HB 4243 amends Michigan's Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act to include regional airport authorities as covered public employers under the law. This means employees of regional airport authorities (such as those managing airports across the state) will now be subject to the same health insurance contribution rules as other public employees, like state workers or school district staff. The bill clarifies that these authorities must contribute to health insurance costs for their employees, following the same framework as other public employers defined in the existing law. It does not create new benefits but ensures airport authorities comply with the same health insurance contribution requirements as other public entities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends health insurance contribution requirements to airport authority employees, expanding coverage under existing public employee health benefits framework per MCL 15.562.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends health insurance contribution requirements to airport authority employees, aligning them with other public workers and strengthening their benefits under existing law.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 4252: Health: pharmaceuticals; labeling of generic name on pharmaceutical blister packaging; require under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17748g.

HB 4252 requires drug manufacturers to display the generic name of non-controlled prescription medications on every blister cell of a blister pack, or on the backing if the pack lacks perforated cells. This applies directly to pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies distributing blister-packaged drugs in Michigan. The law aims to improve patient clarity by ensuring the generic drug name is clearly visible at the point of use, reducing confusion between brand and generic products. It amends Michigan's Public Health Code (MCL 333.1101 et seq.) without altering drug safety, cost, or availability.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires generic drug name visibility on blister packaging to reduce patient confusion and improve medication safety/access, directly enhancing patient clarity in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 16, 2025

SB 206: Education: curriculum; instruction in organ and tissue donation; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1170c.

Senate Bill 206 encourages Michigan public schools to provide instruction on organ, eye, and tissue donation. By January 1, 2026, the state's Department of Education may develop a model presentation on this topic, including information about the Michigan organ donor registry. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, school boards are encouraged to provide this presentation to students before they complete 9th grade. Parents or legal guardians can request to excuse their child from attending the presentation without penalty.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds mandatory organ donation curriculum component to K-12 education, expanding required educational content beyond standard subjects.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes organ donation awareness through school curriculum, enhancing public health initiatives and increasing access to transplant services via the Michigan donor registry.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 22, 2025

SB 107: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for immunization agents and certain laboratory tests administered and ordered by a pharmacist; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ss.

Senate Bill 107 requires health insurance policies delivered or renewed in Michigan to provide coverage for specific services administered or ordered by pharmacists, starting January 1, 2026. This includes immunizations listed on CDC schedules, certain laboratory tests, and drugs dispensed by a pharmacist, provided these services are received at an in-network pharmacy and are within the scope of practice defined by the public health code. The bill allows insurers to apply existing utilization management, prior authorization, and cost-sharing requirements, such as deductibles or co-pays, to this coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for pharmacist-administered immunizations and lab tests, expanding patient access to preventive care services95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 4407: Human services: medical services; MIcare act; create. Creates new act.

House Bill 4407, also known as the "MIcare act," proposes to establish a universal and unified health care system for all residents of Michigan. This bill aims to provide health care coverage through a simplified, publicly administered, and single claims payment system. It intends to integrate existing programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and MIChild, to the maximum extent permitted by federal law and waivers. The legislation creates a MIcare board and fund, and directs the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate reform efforts and develop a strategic plan for its implementation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates universal healthcare system integrating Medicaid/Medicare, establishing unified public coverage to expand access and simplify administration per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 4413: Mental health: other; hospital evaluations for assisted outpatient treatment; expand. Amends secs. 206a & 429 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1206a & 330.1429).

This bill amends Michigan's Mental Health Code to establish a formal mediation process for individuals receiving mental health services. It requires community mental health services programs to offer mediation to recipients, their representatives, or petitioners to resolve disputes regarding the planning and delivery of services. The state will fund and contract with mediation organizations to facilitate these processes. The bill sets timelines for mediation initiation and completion, with successful mediations resulting in legally binding agreements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mediation for mental health service disputes, funds state-contracted mediation, and protects recipient rights per MCL amendments, strengthening patient access and service delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 4412: Mental health: hospitalization; person requiring treatment; revise, and modify certain procedures for treatment. Amends secs. 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a & 475 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1401 et seq.).

House Bill 4412 proposes changes to Michigan's mental health code, primarily affecting procedures for involuntary mental health treatment and hospitalization. It revises the definition of a "person requiring treatment," clarifying criteria for individuals with mental illness who may pose a risk to themselves or others or are unable to meet basic needs. The bill modifies procedures for peace officers taking individuals into protective custody, requiring them to execute a hospitalization petition and ensuring examinations at preadmission screening units. It also updates requirements for psychiatric examinations within 24 hours of hospitalization and alters the testimony rules for hearings to determine if an individual requires treatment. These changes aim to refine the process for assessing, hospitalizing, and treating individuals with severe mental illness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies criteria for involuntary mental health treatment, improving access to care without restricting services or funding mental health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 7, 2025

SB 291: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for adverse consequences related to gender transition and reversal of gender transition; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ww.

Senate Bill 291 amends Michigan's insurance code to require health insurers to provide coverage for services related to gender transition. It mandates that insurers cover all possible adverse consequences, including side effects, of an enrollee's gender transition procedure or treatment. The bill also requires coverage for annual mental and physical health monitoring, as well as any procedures or treatments necessary to reverse a gender transition. This coverage applies regardless of whether the enrollee was covered by the policy at the time of the original transition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates health insurers to cover gender transition services, adverse consequences, reversal procedures, and annual monitoring, expanding health coverage and protecting patient rights for transgender care.95% confidence

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passed · Michigan · House May 7, 2025

HR 98: A resolution to declare May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

House Resolution No. 98 declares May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution encourages citizens, institutions, businesses, and schools to increase understanding of mental health and promote accessible services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes mental health awareness and accessible services, directly supporting mental health initiatives within healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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