Health: licensing; references to licenses for certain substance use disorder services programs in the overdose fatality review act; modify to include those exempt from licensure. Amends sec. 3 of 2023 PA 313 (MCL 330.3023). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5729'26

This bill amends Michigan's Overdose Fatality Review Act to update the definition of "substance use disorder treatment provider" to include organizations that are exempt from licensure requirements. The change ensures that programs providing FDA-approved medications for substance use disorders are recognized under the law even if they do not hold a traditional state license. The bill directly affects public health officials and organizations involved in reviewing drug overdose deaths and implementing prevention strategies. It does not create new programs or change how reviews are conducted, but rather clarifies which entities qualify as treatment providers within the existing framework. The legislation is tied to another bill (HB 5729) and will not take effect until that companion bill is also enacted.