Healthcare

passed · Michigan · Senate Jul 1, 2025

SB 401: Health: pharmaceuticals; co-prescribing of naloxone with opioid drugs; require. Amends sec. 17744b of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17744b).

SB 401 requires doctors to co-prescribe naloxone - a medication that reverses opioid overdoses - whenever they prescribe opioid painkillers. This directly affects healthcare providers who prescribe opioids and their patients, mandating that naloxone be provided at the same time as the opioid prescription. The bill amends existing law to make this co-prescribing a standard requirement, not an option. It aims to reduce opioid overdose deaths by ensuring patients have immediate access to naloxone when prescribed opioids. The bill passed the legislature with strong support on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates naloxone co-prescribing with opioids to prevent overdoses, directly improving patient safety and access to life-saving treatment in opioid prescriptions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jul 1, 2025

SB 403: Health occupations: pharmacists; dispensing certain addiction medications without undue delay; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 7333c.

SB 403 requires Michigan pharmacists to dispense certain medications used to treat addiction without unnecessary delay. This directly affects pharmacists who handle these medications and patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders. The bill amends Michigan's Pharmacy Act (MCL 333.1101 et seq.) by adding a new provision that eliminates administrative barriers causing delays in providing these critical medications. It establishes a clear requirement for prompt dispensing while maintaining pharmacists' existing professional responsibilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires pharmacists to dispense addiction medications without undue delay, directly improving patient access to substance use disorder treatment per bill's explicit mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs Substance Abuse

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passed both · Michigan · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 4419: Probate: other; designation of a patient surrogate for health care decisions; allow. Amends 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.1101 - 700.8206) by adding secs. 5605 & 5606. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4418'25

HB 4419 adds legal protections to Michigan's health care decision-making framework. It shields health care providers and facilities from liability when following decisions made by a legally designated patient surrogate or advocate, as long as they act in good faith. The bill also protects surrogates and advocates from liability for good-faith health care decisions they make. Providers who intentionally violate these rules face minimum damages of $1,000, while those who falsify or tamper with a patient's health care directive designation face minimum damages of $2,500. This directly affects patients with advance directives, their designated surrogates, and medical providers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient surrogate decisions from liability, enhancing healthcare decision-making framework and patient rights per bill summary.90% confidence

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SB 155: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain crimes related to preventing access to a health care facility; enact. Amends sec. 13n, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13n). TIE BAR WITH: SB 154'25

SB 155 amends sentencing guidelines to address crimes specifically targeting access to healthcare facilities, such as blocking entrances or threatening staff. It would establish new sentencing standards for these offenses under Michigan's criminal code (MCL 777.13n). The bill directly affects individuals convicted of obstructing healthcare access, potentially altering their prison terms or penalties. However, the provided context does not detail the exact sentencing changes or specific crime definitions. This summary is based solely on the bill's title and official reference, without additional policy specifics.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAmends sentencing guidelines to establish new penalties for obstructing healthcare access, expanding criminalization of specific offenses under MCL 777.13n.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill imposes stricter sentencing for obstructing healthcare access (e.g., blocking entrances), directly protecting facility operations and patient access to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SB 154: Crimes: other; preventing access to a health care facility; prohibit. Creates new act.

SB 154 makes it a crime to obstruct access to healthcare facilities, such as clinics or hospitals. It directly affects individuals who block entrances, interfere with patients or staff, or prevent access to medical services. The bill creates new criminal penalties for these actions under a newly established legal section. This law applies broadly to all healthcare facilities providing medical services, without specifying particular types of care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents obstruction of healthcare access, protecting patient rights and facility operations without restricting services.90% confidence

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passed · Michigan · Senate Oct 8, 2025

SR 76: A resolution to recognize October 2025 as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.

This resolution designates October 2025 as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month. It recognizes uterine fibroids - non-cancerous growths affecting an estimated 26 million U.S. women - as a significant health issue, particularly highlighting their disproportionate impact on Black and Hispanic women. The resolution urges greater research, data collection, and improved treatment options for this condition. As a symbolic measure, it does not create new laws or funding but aims to increase public awareness and address health disparities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUrges research, data collection, and improved treatments for uterine fibroids - a significant health issue affecting women, promoting awareness and advocacy without funding.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Oct 16, 2025

SB 607: Health: screening; newborn hearing screening for congenital cytomegalovirus; require. Amends sec. 5431 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5431) & adds sec. 5433.

SB 607 adds congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) screening as a mandatory test for newborns in Michigan, starting March 1, 2028. Health professionals must administer the test using blood, saliva, or urine samples and report positive results to both parents/guardians and the state health department. The bill also requires the department to develop a public education program about CMV transmission and cCMV-related birth defects for pregnant individuals. This directly affects all newborns in Michigan, their families, and healthcare providers who administer or report the screenings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates newborn cCMV screening and public education, strengthening early detection and public health initiatives for newborns, directly advancing preventive healthcare services.95% confidence

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passed both · Michigan · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 4703: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ss.

HB 4703 requires health insurers in Michigan to cover group prenatal care services for policyholders. This directly affects health insurers offering coverage in the state and pregnant individuals seeking prenatal care. The bill defines "group prenatal care services" as evidence-based, group-based visits that include health assessments, social support, education, and peer interaction in a family-centered setting. Insurers must now provide this coverage for group prenatal care under their health insurance policies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to cover evidence-based group prenatal care, expanding access to maternal health services and strengthening coverage requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 5044: Health occupations: health professionals; policy for the receipt of medically necessary treatment by pupils; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1178b.

HB 5044 requires Michigan school districts and public charter schools to create policies by July 2026 allowing students with medically necessary treatment prescribed by healthcare providers to receive that care during school hours. The policy must include parent notices about federal disability rights (under Section 504 and the ADA), establish a 30-day meeting process for treatment requests, and specify when schools can deny requests (only if it causes a "fundamental alteration" or "undue burden"). Schools must also report annual data on treatment requests and denials to the state education department. This directly affects students with medical or mental health conditions requiring in-school care and school staff responsible for implementing the policy.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires school policies enabling medically necessary student treatment during school hours, aligning with disability rights (ADA/Section 504) to protect educational access and participation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires school policies enabling medically necessary student treatment access during school hours, improving healthcare access and aligning with disability rights protections under ADA/Section 504.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education Student Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 4704: Human services: medical services; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109t.

HB 4704 requires Michigan's medical assistance program (like Medicaid) to cover group prenatal care services starting from its effective date. This directly affects pregnant individuals enrolled in Michigan's medical assistance program by making evidence-based group prenatal care available at no extra cost. The bill defines "group prenatal care" as a series of visits in a group setting that includes health assessments, social support, education, and peer interaction in a family-centered environment. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services must add this coverage to the program under Section 109t of the Social Welfare Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicaid to cover group prenatal care, expanding access to evidence-based prenatal services without cost to patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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