Rep. Jennifer Conlin

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's Medicaid and Healthy Michigan programs to expand coverage for telemedicine services, specifically clarifying that visits originating from a patient's home or school are covered. It defines a "distant site" as the location of the healthcare professional providing the service, allowing for both audio-only and video interactions. The legislation requires providers to verify patient eligibility, ensure a private environment for the visit, and follow clinical guidelines while prohibiting restrictions on reimbursement rates or technology that are more strict than those for in-person care. Additionally, it ensures that services delivered through federally qualified health centers are eligible for reimbursement and mandates that managed care programs include these telemedicine services in their rate development.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance companies in Michigan to limit the co-pay or coinsurance for insulin to a maximum of $35 per 30-day supply. The rule applies to all major types of insulin, including rapid-acting, long-acting, and premixed varieties, but only for products specifically chosen by the insurer. While the law sets this $35 cap, it allows insurers to charge less or to impose higher fees for insulin types they do not select. The changes will take effect for insurance policies delivered or renewed after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 23, 2024, as Stop the Bleed Day throughout Michigan to raise awareness about hemorrhage control. The measure highlights the importance of bystanders using tourniquets or direct pressure to stop life-threatening bleeding before emergency responders arrive. By officially recognizing this date, the bill aims to encourage citizens and public venues like schools and businesses to participate in training and stock bleeding control kits.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the Michigan Mental Health Code to officially include physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists in the legal definition of mental health professionals. By amending multiple sections of the existing law, the legislation allows these advanced practice providers to perform certain examinations and deliver services that were previously restricted to other types of licensed clinicians. The change directly affects mental health service providers, patients, and the regulatory framework governing who can deliver care under the state's mental health system.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Michigan Strategic Fund to provide more detailed annual reports on its economic development activities to state officials and the public. The key provision mandates that these reports include specific data on every project, such as the number of jobs created or retained, the average salaries of those positions, and the total amount of financial assistance given. Additionally, the bill adds new requirements to immediately notify legislative leaders if a recipient of significant funding files for bankruptcy and to include specific financial metrics for recent investment programs. These changes aim to increase transparency by ensuring the public can see exactly how state funds are used and what results they produce.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's drug treatment court rules to clarify that violent offenders are generally ineligible for admission unless specific exceptions are met. Under the new provisions, a judge and prosecutor must consult with any known victims before allowing a violent offender to enter the program, and individuals currently charged with or convicted of first-degree murder or certain sexual offenses are automatically excluded. The legislation also outlines detailed requirements for pre-admission screening, which must include a review of criminal history, an assessment of potential danger to the community, and a clinical evaluation of substance abuse issues. Additionally, the bill ensures that information gathered during this screening process remains confidential and cannot be used in criminal prosecutions unless it reveals crimes other than personal drug use.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan law to restrict who can be admitted to mental health courts by explicitly banning violent offenders from participation. Specifically, it prohibits admission for individuals charged with or convicted of first-degree murder or first-degree criminal sexual conduct, unless both the judge and the prosecutor agree to an exception. The legislation also clarifies that admission remains a discretionary decision for courts based on legal and clinical eligibility rather than a guaranteed right. Additionally, the bill outlines requirements for pre-admission screenings, which must include reviews of criminal history, risk assessments, and clinical evaluations of serious mental health conditions. Information gathered during these screenings is kept confidential and cannot be used in criminal prosecutions unless it reveals crimes other than personal drug use.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan's financial regulator to create and submit annual reports on payday lending activity. Starting in October 2025, the report must include details such as the number of lenders, customer counts, transaction volumes, fees, and complaint statistics, broken down by location. The regulator must also publish these reports on its website to make the data publicly accessible. These provisions aim to increase transparency regarding deferred presentment service providers without changing the core rules for how these loans operate.

Maddy summaryThis Michigan House resolution officially designates May 2024 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month to highlight the severity of the disease and the state's role in brain tumor research. The measure is sponsored by a group of representatives and relies on a series of "whereas" clauses to establish the context, noting high diagnosis rates, significant treatment costs, and limited medical advancements over the past three decades. By formally declaring the month, the bill aims to increase public vigilance and support for patients without altering any laws or government programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Hunger-Free Campus Act to create a state program that recognizes colleges and universities in Michigan as hunger-free campuses. To earn this designation, institutions must implement specific measures such as forming student-led task forces, allowing the use of SNAP benefits on campus, hosting food awareness events, and providing physical food pantries or stigma-free food access. Additionally, designated schools are required to develop meal credit donation programs and conduct annual student surveys on hunger to track progress. The Department of Education will oversee the program, set the necessary rules, and compile comparative profiles of participating campuses based on survey results.