Health: pharmaceuticals; administration of epinephrine; modify. Amends title & secs. 1, 2 & 3 of 2020 PA 312 (MCL 28.821 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5054'25, HB 5049'25, HB 5050'25, HB 5052'25, HB 5053'25
HB 5051 amends Michigan's law to allow trained law enforcement officers and firefighters to administer epinephrine auto-injectors to individuals experiencing severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), even without a prescription or prior allergy diagnosis. It requires responders to complete training on proper administration and permits eligible entities (like police departments or fire stations) to purchase and distribute epinephrine devices to their staff. The bill provides legal immunity from civil liability for entities and responders acting in good faith, unless their conduct involves gross negligence or willful misconduct. This directly affects first responders who may use the devices during emergencies and individuals suffering acute allergic reactions.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Dec 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Sep 24, 2025
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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House Introduced Bill
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2 edits
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Dec 17, 2025
MINOR
The bill was amended to add 'criminal liability' protections alongside existing civil immunity, clarifying that law enforcement and firefighters cannot be criminally prosecuted for purchasing, possessing, or administering epinephrine under this act. The text was also reorganized to align with standard legislative formatting conventions.
Scope change
The scope of protection was expanded to explicitly include criminal immunity, whereas the original version only addressed civil liability.
ENFORCEMENT
Added a new provision stating that eligible entities and officers are immune from criminal prosecution for actions taken under the act.
TECHNICAL
Reorganized the bill's structure and definitions to correct formatting and ensure consistent numbering.
Floor votes · House Dec 17, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Dec 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #354 Yeas 103 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 7
lower
Nov 5, 2025
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Nov 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Sep 24, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Education and Workforce
lower
Sep 24, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Nancy DeBoer
lower
1 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Nancy DeBoer
RRepublican
Co
Alicia St. Germaine
RRepublican
Co
Brenda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Brian BeGole
RRepublican
Co
Dave Prestin
RRepublican
Co
Jason Hoskins
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Pavlov
RRepublican
Co
Karl Bohnak
RRepublican
Co
Kathy Schmaltz
RRepublican
Co
Luke Meerman
RRepublican
Co
Mai Xiong
DDemocratic
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