HB 5036 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Crimes: other; false representation in assisted reproduction; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 219g.

HB 5036 prohibits knowingly providing false or misleading information about assisted reproduction procedures in Michigan, targeting health professionals and donors. It penalizes false claims regarding embryos/gametes, donor identity (including name or birthdate), or donor medical/family history with up to 5 years in prison or $50,000 fines. Health professionals who use unconsented embryos or gametes face harsher penalties: up to 15 years or $100,000 fines, and anonymous donor requests do not excuse violations. The bill applies to fertility clinics and providers, aiming to ensure transparency in services like IVF where accurate donor information is critical.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Sep 24, 2025 Last action Feb 24, 2026
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What changed between versions

Substitute (H-1) As Passed by the House · 2 edits · Feb 18, 2026
MINOR
The bill was reformatted to remove internal tracking marks and corrected a typo in the opening phrase. The substantive legal text, including penalties, definitions, and effective dates, remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Removed internal legislative tracking numbers, page headers, and footers that were present in the draft version.

Corrected a typo in the opening phrase from 'peoplE' to 'people'.

Floor votes · House Feb 18, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Feb 24, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #35 Yeas 60 Nays 49 Excused 0 Not Voting 1
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-1) adopted
lower
Dec 9, 2025
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Dec 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Sep 24, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Families and Veterans
lower
Sep 24, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Samantha Steckloff
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

Sponsors