Sen. Jonathan Lindsey

Maddy summarySenate Bill 291 amends Michigan's insurance code to require health insurers to provide coverage for services related to gender transition. It mandates that insurers cover all possible adverse consequences, including side effects, of an enrollee's gender transition procedure or treatment. The bill also requires coverage for annual mental and physical health monitoring, as well as any procedures or treatments necessary to reverse a gender transition. This coverage applies regardless of whether the enrollee was covered by the policy at the time of the original transition.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 290 amends the Public Health Code to introduce sanctions for licensed healthcare professionals. Specifically, it provides for disciplinary actions against licensees who perform gender reassignment procedures or treatment on minors. This bill directly affects medical professionals in Michigan by regulating the types of medical services they can provide to individuals under the age of 18 without facing professional sanctions.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 32 designates April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month. This resolution aims to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of individuals on the autism spectrum within the community.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 227 directs the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to annually request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture. If granted, this waiver would prohibit individuals from using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchase "soda." The bill defines "soda" as any nonalcoholic beverage with natural or artificial sweeteners, excluding milk-based drinks or those with more than 50% fruit or vegetable juice. This measure would directly affect SNAP recipients in Michigan by limiting the types of beverages they can purchase with their benefits.

Maddy summarySB 228 bans specific additives in school foods starting July 1, 2026, affecting all public and nonpublic schools in Michigan. It prohibits serving foods containing brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, titanium dioxide, and certain artificial dyes (Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 6). The law directly restricts what schools can provide to students through meals, snacks, or vending, targeting ingredients identified as potentially harmful. This is a substantive policy change focused on reducing exposure to specific additives in school food environments.

Maddy summarySB 126 would eliminate Michigan's participation in daylight saving time (DST), meaning the state would no longer advance clocks in spring or set them back in fall. It directly affects all Michiganders and state government entities by changing how time is observed statewide. The bill requires voter approval through a referendum at the November 2026 general election; if approved, it would take effect 30 days after the election results are certified. This change would exempt Michigan from federal DST rules under 15 USC 260a.

Maddy summarySB 94 prohibits drug manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors from restricting 340B program pharmacies from accessing or receiving 340B drugs, which are discounted medications for safety-net healthcare providers. It requires 340B entities (like community health centers) to submit annual compliance reports starting in 2026, including program audits and community impact details. Additionally, drug manufacturers must report price increases exceeding 15% for drugs costing over $40 per treatment course, including cost data and patent details. These provisions directly affect pharmaceutical companies, participating pharmacies, and healthcare providers enrolled in the federal 340B drug pricing program.

Maddy summarySB 120 modifies Michigan's election law to require voters without standard identification to provide two specific documents: one proving their identity (like a driver's license or birth certificate) and one proving Michigan residency (like a utility bill or lease agreement). This applies directly to voters who cannot present standard ID at polling places. The bill changes the process by mandating these two documents instead of allowing a simple affidavit, with failure to provide both resulting in a provisional ballot. It updates existing sections (523, 523a, 813, 829) to define acceptable proof types and the verification process for such voters.

Maddy summarySB 121 prohibits Michigan state and local government employees from enforcing specific federal firearm regulations, including those requiring registration of firearms or ammunition, imposing firearm-specific taxes, banning possession, or ordering confiscation. It makes such federal laws unenforceable within Michigan and imposes $10,000 fines per violation on state employees who enforce them or political subdivisions that employ such individuals. The bill also allows individuals harmed by these enforcement attempts to seek court injunctions and recover attorney fees. It directly affects state agencies, local governments, and employees who might otherwise comply with federal firearm rules. The bill is currently pending in the Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety committee.

Maddy summarySB 119 requires Michigan public schools to include specific content about human development in biology curriculum by the 2025-2026 school year. It mandates that biology standards cover: (1) an overview of fetal development inside the uterus, (2) a minimum 3-minute high-definition ultrasound video showing early organ development, and (3) a computer animation depicting all stages of fetal growth with key developmental markers. This applies directly to Michigan public schools and biology teachers implementing the state’s required curriculum standards. The bill modifies existing education code sections to enforce these specific instructional requirements.