Maddy summaryHB 4037 establishes requirements for health data utilities in Michigan, defining them as systems that securely combine and share health data for treatment, care coordination, and public health purposes. It requires the Health Information Technology Commission to develop a strategic plan addressing data standards, privacy, security, cost reduction, and patient access by 2026. The bill mandates a request for proposal process to select a Michigan-based health information exchange to operate this utility by March 2026, directly affecting hospitals, providers, payers, and patients who interact with the state's health data systems. Key provisions include protecting patient privacy, reducing medical errors, and ensuring interoperability between health care entities.
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Maddy summaryHB 4494 revises the Michigan penal code concerning redemption game machines. The bill modifies the conditions under which these games are exempt from general gaming prohibitions, allowing for games determined by a combination of skill and chance. It significantly increases the maximum prize value for redemption games, permitting awards up to $500, which can include stored value cards redeemable at retailers. The legislation also introduces new regulations, such as limiting establishments to eight machines that award stored value cards and establishing penalties for tampering with certified game software. These changes primarily affect businesses that offer redemption games and their players.
Maddy summaryHB 4495 proposes to amend Michigan's code of criminal procedure, specifically section 16o of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16o). The bill aims to revise the penal code to allow for redemption games. This change directly affects businesses that operate redemption games and individuals who participate in them by clarifying their legal status under criminal law.
Maddy summaryHB 4225 requires public schools serving grades 6-12 to include a 24/7 suicide prevention hotline number and contact information for Michigan's OK2SAY program (a confidential student safety reporting system) on student identification cards starting July 1, 2026. Nonpublic schools serving the same grades are encouraged to do the same. The bill amends Michigan's "Save our Students Act" to mandate this inclusion, ensuring students have immediate access to mental health resources and safety reporting tools. It applies to all public school districts, public school academies, and intermediate school districts, with liability protections for schools that comply.
Maddy summaryHB 4258 creates a statewide 24/7 hotline for the Michigan State Police to receive public reports about threats of self-harm, sexual abuse, assault, or violence targeting school students, staff, or schools. It requires the State Police to notify affected schools and local law enforcement within 24 hours of receiving such reports. The bill also mandates that existing school violence hotlines be disconnected within six months of the new hotline's launch and includes requirements for mental health resource referrals and staff training. This law directly affects schools, law enforcement, and students by establishing a standardized system for reporting and responding to school safety threats.
Maddy summaryHB 4226 requires Michigan K-12 schools to conduct specific safety drills annually, including a minimum of 7 fire drills (with 3 by December 1), 2 tornado safety drills (one in March), and 4 secure building drills (with one by December 1 and one after January 1). Schools must document each drill with details like date, type, and attendance, then post this information online within 30 days for at least 3 years. The bill also mandates schools to coordinate drill schedules with local emergency management and allows rescheduling for unavoidable disruptions like severe weather. These requirements apply to all public schools operating grades K-12 and aim to standardize safety preparedness.
Maddy summaryHB 4229 requires Michigan's Office of School Safety to compile and share quarterly reports of tips received under the Student Safety Act (2013 PA 183) with the School Safety and Mental Health Commission. This bill amends existing law to add this specific reporting duty to the Office's responsibilities, directly affecting how school safety data is tracked and shared. The key provision mandates that the Office compile these reports and provide copies to the Commission, ensuring transparency in handling school safety tips. This change focuses on administrative reporting rather than new funding or program creation.
Maddy summaryHB 4259 amends the Student Safety Act by updating key definitions to clarify the law's scope. It specifies that "school" includes all public, private, denominational, and parochial schools serving kindergarten through 12th grade, and "school property" covers buildings, fields, and school buses. The bill also defines the "hotline" as a statewide system for reporting safety concerns via phone, text, or online. These changes ensure consistent application of the Student Safety Act for all schools and safety reports. The bill requires concurrent passage of HB 4258 to take effect.
Maddy summaryHB 4222 requires Michigan public school districts, intermediate school districts, public school academies, and nonpublic schools to develop and update emergency operations plans every three years (starting July 1, 2026) in collaboration with local law enforcement. These plans must address specific safety scenarios like violence, fire, intruders, weather emergencies, mental health training, building security, and crisis response protocols. Schools must adopt plans with public input and notify the state education department within 30 days of adoption or updates, with all plan details kept confidential under state law. The department will track compliance and notify non-compliant schools, ensuring consistent safety planning across all school buildings.
Maddy summaryHB 4227 requires every intermediate school district in Michigan to hire at least one emergency and safety manager and one mental health coordinator. The emergency manager coordinates with state and local agencies to prevent safety incidents, conduct risk assessments, and handle safety concerns across schools. The mental health coordinator manages state funding for student mental health services, integrates community resources, and oversees programs like Medicaid billing and behavioral health support. These roles aim to strengthen safety planning and mental health access for all public and nonpublic schools within each district's boundaries.