Sen. Sylvia Santana

Maddy summarySB 364 updates Michigan's criminal procedure code to clarify jurisdiction rules for prosecuting identity theft cases. It specifies that identity theft violations under the Identity Theft Protection Act (2004 PA 452) and related laws can be prosecuted in three locations: where the crime occurred, where stolen data was used, or where the victim lives. The bill also ensures that if multiple identity theft violations are charged, any jurisdiction can handle all charges together, preventing fragmented prosecutions. This change directly affects prosecutors and courts handling identity theft cases under the listed statutes.

Maddy summarySB 361 amends Michigan's Deferred Presentment Service Transactions Act (2005 PA 244) to establish a statewide, real-time database for licensees providing deferred presentment services (like payday loans). The database requires licensees to verify customer transaction history, track compliance with federal regulations, and monitor violations - directly affecting businesses offering these services. Key provisions mandate the database provider (either state-operated or contracted) to prevent fraud, comply with the Identity Theft Protection Act, securely handle customer data, and automatically close transactions after specific timeframes. The bill also includes safeguards for consumers injured by third-party provider violations and requires detailed reporting on transaction closures.

Maddy summarySB 363 amends Michigan's criminal liability standards in Section 9 of the Revised Statutes (MCL 8.9) to clarify when a defendant must prove a specific mental state (like intent or knowledge) for a crime. The key provision updates the statute to explicitly exclude the Identity Theft Protection Act (2004 PA 452) from these new liability rules, ensuring existing standards for identity theft cases remain unchanged. This bill affects all criminal prosecutions under Michigan law except those specifically covered by the Identity Theft Protection Act. The change is procedural, updating statutory references without altering penalties or creating new requirements for identity theft offenses.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 360 amends Michigan's existing Identity Theft Protection Act. The bill revises and expands several key definitions, including what constitutes a "breach of the security of a database" and various types of "personal information" and "personal identifying information." These updates clarify the scope of protected data and the circumstances under which a security breach occurs, directly affecting Michigan residents and entities that handle their personal information. Additionally, the bill introduces new sections and repeals others, indicating a comprehensive update to the act's provisions.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 309 establishes the Rx Kids program, to be administered by the Department of Human Services, aimed at improving the economic stability of households with very young children. The program provides conditional cash allowances to expectant mothers and monthly payments to households with a child under one year of age, both subject to income-eligibility requirements. These monthly payments for children would begin at birth and last for 6 to 12 months. The program operates in designated service areas that have secured matching funds, or in other areas if the legislature provides sufficient appropriations. The department will establish eligibility criteria and contract with third-party organizations to administer the program, capping administrative costs at 5%.

Maddy summarySB 399 amends Michigan's definition of "drug paraphernalia" in the Public Health Code to explicitly exclude certain testing products, like fentanyl test strips, from being classified as paraphernalia. The bill states that tools used to detect harmful chemicals in controlled substances - such as strips for testing fentanyl - do not count as drug paraphernalia under state law. This change directly affects individuals using these testing products for safety, including people who use or distribute them to prevent overdoses. The amendment aims to remove legal barriers for harm-reduction tools without altering other provisions about paraphernalia.

Maddy summarySB 397 removes the prior authorization requirement for specific prescription drugs under Michigan's medical assistance program (Medicaid). This directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries and healthcare providers by allowing immediate coverage for designated drugs without waiting for insurer approval. The bill amends state law to automatically cover these medications, eliminating a step that previously delayed access. It applies only to drugs explicitly named in the legislation, streamlining treatment for covered conditions.

Maddy summarySB 400 prohibits Michigan health insurers from requiring prior authorization for medications treating opioid use disorder or alcohol use disorder. This directly affects health insurance companies and patients seeking these specific treatments, removing a common administrative barrier. The bill amends Michigan’s Insurance Code to explicitly ban prior authorization requirements for these medications, using the existing definition of "prior authorization" from Section 2212e. The law ensures faster access to evidence-based treatment without insurer delays.

Maddy summarySB 401 requires doctors to co-prescribe naloxone - a medication that reverses opioid overdoses - whenever they prescribe opioid painkillers. This directly affects healthcare providers who prescribe opioids and their patients, mandating that naloxone be provided at the same time as the opioid prescription. The bill amends existing law to make this co-prescribing a standard requirement, not an option. It aims to reduce opioid overdose deaths by ensuring patients have immediate access to naloxone when prescribed opioids. The bill passed the legislature with strong support on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 404 requires public schools in Michigan to ensure at least one staff member at each school is trained to administer naloxone (an opioid overdose reversal medication) if the state health department provides it at no cost. Schools must develop policies requiring staff to notify parents when naloxone is used and call 9-1-1 for suspected opioid overdoses. The bill directly affects public school districts, intermediate districts, and public school academies by mandating training and response protocols for opioid-related emergencies. It specifies naloxone must be FDA-approved and defines "opioid-related overdose" to include symptoms like respiratory depression or unconsciousness needing medical help.