Health: other; authority to limit patient visitation in certain health care facilities; restrict in emergency orders and under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 2253, 2453 & 5145 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2253 et seq.).
HB 5466 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to limit emergency orders restricting patient visitation in healthcare facilities to a maximum of 30 days after an epidemic declaration. It specifically requires that after this 30-day period, healthcare facilities must allow "LINDA" (loved individuals need dedicated attention) visitation for patients with cognitive impairments, including family members, patient advocates, or designated attorneys-in-fact. The bill establishes safety measures like prescreening or visit duration limits for these visitors while ensuring facilities maintain safe operations. This directly affects hospitals, assisted living facilities, and physician offices during public health emergencies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Jan 22, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Health Policy
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Gina Johnsen
lower
1 primary · 24 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Gina Johnsen
RRepublican
Co
Alicia St. Germaine
RRepublican
Co
Brad Paquette
RRepublican
Co
Brad Slagh
RRepublican
Co
Cam Cavitt
RRepublican
Co
Dave Prestin
RRepublican
Co
Greg Alexander
RRepublican
Co
Greg Markkanen
RRepublican
Co
J.R. Roth
RRepublican
Co
Jaime Greene
RRepublican
Co
Jerry Neyer
RRepublican
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