Rep. Julie Rogers

Maddy summaryHB 5347 updates Michigan school immunization reporting rules. It requires public school districts to submit two annual reports (by November 1 and February 1) detailing vaccination status for new K-12 students and grade 7 enrollees, with a focus on deidentified, aggregated data. Districts must maintain 90% compliance for initial enrollments and 95% for annual reports to avoid penalties. Non-compliance triggers a 5% withholding of school funds until standards are met, with full forfeiture if unresolved by year-end. The bill directly affects all public school districts and intermediate districts in Michigan.

Maddy summaryHB 5352 requires Michigan's Department of Health to consult the Michigan Advisory Committee on Immunizations on three key areas: reviewing childhood vaccine requirements based on recommendations from major medical organizations (like the CDC and AAP), creating evidence-based materials about vaccine risks and benefits, and identifying policy changes to reduce preventable diseases. This bill directly affects the Department of Health and the Advisory Committee by mandating their collaboration on vaccine policy updates. The key mechanism is a formal consultation requirement for reviewing vaccine lists, developing public information, and proposing policy adjustments. The bill aims to align Michigan's immunization policies with current scientific guidelines from recognized health authorities. It does not change existing vaccine requirements but establishes a process for future updates.

Maddy summaryHB 5345 requires child care centers in Michigan serving more than 12 children to track and report immunization rates for enrolled children and staff starting June 1, 2028. It mandates that centers provide parents with anonymous, aggregated data on vaccination status (fully vaccinated, partially vaccinated, or exempt due to medical, religious, or philosophical reasons) and post this information publicly on their website or in a visible location at the facility. The bill applies only to licensed child care centers, not group or family child care homes, and requires centers to convert all data to anonymous, aggregated form before sharing. This is a transparency measure focused on providing parents with clear, factual information about immunization rates within the child care setting.

Maddy summaryHB 5351 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to update how the state health department creates rules for childhood immunizations. It requires the department to consider recommendations from major health organizations like the CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics, and others when setting immunization rules, including minimum ages, doses, and school requirements. If recommendations from these groups conflict, the department must consult Michigan's advisory committee on immunizations. The bill also mandates that immunization requirements stay at least as strict as those in effect on January 1, 2025, if federal guidelines change. This bill directly affects the health department's rulemaking process and impacts schools, healthcare providers, and families managing childhood vaccination schedules.

Maddy summaryHB 5346 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to update access to the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (formerly the Childhood Immunization Registry). It requires the state department to allow users to query and extract immunization records by school building, directly affecting school health staff and administrators. The bill also adds a provision enabling individuals aged 20 or older to request that their personal immunization records be made inaccessible in the registry upon submitting a written request. These changes focus on improving data accessibility for school-based health management while enhancing privacy options for adult patients.

Maddy summaryHB 5354 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to allow pharmacists and community-based organizations to dispense or administer opioid antagonists (like naloxone) under standing orders issued by the chief medical executive during public health emergencies or when prescription requirements conflict with public health needs. It specifies conditions for issuing these orders - such as protecting public health during emergencies or ensuring access without individual prescriptions - and requires detailed documentation in each standing order. The bill also provides liability protection for pharmacists, community organizations, and health department staff acting under these orders, unless the action involves willful misconduct or gross negligence. Standing orders expire after 1 year (for non-emergency uses) or 6 months (for emergencies), with extensions requiring public justification on the state health department website.

Maddy summaryHB 4108 amends Michigan's tort law to grant legal immunity to individuals who provide emergency bleeding control during medical crises. It directly protects ordinary citizens (not just professionals) who act in good faith to stop severe bleeding, such as at accident scenes or public events. The key provision shields these helpers from lawsuits for unintentional harm caused while applying bleeding control techniques, like using tourniquets or pressure dressings. This change applies specifically to bleeding control efforts during emergencies, not general emergency assistance.

Maddy summaryHB 5285 prohibits minors under 18 from using or possessing BB guns (defined as pneumatic guns firing BBs/pellets via spring, gas, or air) outside their home property without an adult over 18 present. It directly affects unaccompanied minors who might use such devices in public or non-residential areas. The bill creates penalties for violations, including up to 90 days in jail or a $500 fine, and clarifies that "pneumatic gun" includes common BB/pellet guns. The legislation is pending review by the Government Operations Committee after its introduction on November 13, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 5261 establishes a mental health support program within Michigan's Veterans Affairs Agency. It requires the agency to partner with the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct statewide outreach on mental health resources for service members, veterans, and their families (Section 322(1)(a)), develop materials to help families recognize mental health changes (Section 322(1)(b)), and collect data under the Protecting Veterans Mental Health Act (Section 322(1)(c)). The bill also creates a dedicated family support program for navigating mental health services (Section 322(2)) and allows digital platforms to connect veterans to resources (Section 322(3)), while protecting individual health records from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (Section 322(4)). The bill is contingent on the passage of companion bill HB 5270.

Maddy summaryHB 5267 requires Michigan's veterans' facility ombudsman to notify specific parties within 10 business days when deciding to investigate complaints or reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in state veterans' homes. It directly affects resident veterans, their families, legal representatives, and the facilities themselves, as well as the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The bill mandates written notification to complainants, affected veterans, and relevant departments upon initiating or declining an investigation, ensuring transparency in the process. This amendment to existing law (2016 PA 198) focuses on improving communication and accountability in handling facility abuse reports.