Senate Bill 297 aims to protect registered professional nurses by ensuring their refusal to work beyond their predetermined schedule is not grounds for administrative action. It also establishes penalties for hospitals that violate rules related to mandatory overtime for nurses, as referenced in section 21526. Hospitals found in violation could face an administrative fine of $1,000 for each instance, along with other potential sanctions. This bill amends the Public Health Code to implement these provisions, directly affecting nurses and hospitals.
House Bill 4499 proposes to amend the Public Health Code by establishing a pilot program to assess the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This program would focus on "qualified study participants," defined as individuals who, on or after January 1, 2012, resided in specific counties while under 11 years old and used well water or a public water supply with elevated PFAS levels. The bill defines the criteria for these participants and the population ranges for the "qualified counties." It also outlines the involvement of eligible research institutions and a dedicated PFAS pilot program fund.
Senate Bill 32 amends Michigan's insurance code to require insurers offering medical malpractice policies to annually provide specific information. These insurers must submit data about their policies related to perinatal care services to the Department in a manner it determines. Within 60 days, the Department must then forward this information to the Department of Health and Human Services. This data sharing is intended to support a study required under the public health code. The bill will not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 29 also becomes law.
HB 4563 provides state funding for Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services to operate health and human services programs during fiscal year 2025-2026. It allocates specific budget amounts and outlines how these funds can be spent across existing health initiatives. This bill directly affects the department's ability to deliver state-funded services like Medicaid and public health programs. It does not create new programs or change eligibility rules - it only authorizes the spending of allocated funds.
HB 4038 amends Michigan's Insurance Provider Assessment Act to redirect funds collected from insurance companies. It specifies that money must be used for: (1) paying Medicaid managed care organizations up to $14 million annually for capitation rates; (2) offsetting lost revenue from health insurance claims assessments ($315 million for 2018-19, $240 million for 2019-20); and (3) funding a health data utility with $6 million in 2026, increasing to $8 million annually starting in 2028 (adjusted for inflation via the Consumer Price Index). The bill ensures these funds remain in a dedicated account and do not lapse to the general fund. This directly affects Medicaid providers, the state treasury, and the health data utility managing public health information.
HB 4723 requires supplemental nursing services agencies to obtain state licensure under Michigan's Public Health Code. It directly affects agencies providing temporary or specialized nursing services (like travel nursing or agency staffing) by adding new licensing standards. The bill amends sections 20106, 20109, 20155, and 20161 of the Public Health Code and creates a new Part 219A to establish these licensing requirements. This is a procedural change focused on regulating how these agencies operate, not on patient care outcomes or funding. The bill was introduced on July 1, 2025, and referred to the Health Policy Committee.
HB 4790 requires Michigan physicians to complete continuing education on menopause and related conditions as part of their mandatory professional development. The bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code (sections 333.17033 and 333.17533) to add these topics to the list of required educational areas. This directly affects all licensed physicians in Michigan who must fulfill continuing education requirements to maintain their licenses. The key provision updates existing rules to ensure physicians receive specific training on menopause care, aiming to improve patient education and treatment options.
HB 5039 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to add disciplinary action for health professionals who make false representations in assisted reproduction services. It specifically adds "misrepresentation to a consumer or patient" in professional practice (including assisted reproduction) as a prohibited act under disciplinary grounds. This directly affects licensed health professionals, such as fertility specialists or clinics, who provide or advertise assisted reproductive services. The bill expands existing disciplinary criteria to include fraud or false claims related to fees or services in this field, allowing the licensing board to investigate and take action for such violations.
HB 4399 modifies Michigan law to expand the scope of practice for registered nurses certified as nurse practitioners. Specifically, it changes rules allowing these nurses to perform certain medical tasks - like diagnosing conditions and prescribing medications - without requiring direct physician oversight. The bill directly affects certified nurse practitioners in Michigan who currently face restrictions under existing law. It amends sections of the 1978 Public Health Code related to health occupations to clarify and broaden their authorized duties. The changes aim to adjust legal boundaries for these nurses' clinical responsibilities.
HB 5053 requires medical control authorities to ensure all emergency medical services (EMS) agencies and personnel provide epinephrine or auto-injectors and are trained to recognize anaphylaxis, administer epinephrine, and properly dispose of devices. This directly affects EMS providers who deliver prehospital care across Michigan, mandating specific equipment availability and training protocols. The bill amends existing public health code requirements to strengthen emergency response capabilities for severe allergic reactions, with no changes to opioid antagonist or defibrillator requirements.
