Health: occupations; licensing sanctions for compliance with death with dignity act; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 17752 & 20175 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17752 & 333.20175) & adds 16221c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5825'26
This bill modifies Michigan's public health code to protect healthcare providers and pharmacies from disciplinary action when they comply with the Death with Dignity Act. It explicitly states that a licensee's good-faith participation in this act cannot be used as grounds for investigation or sanctions. Additionally, the bill clarifies rules regarding prescription record retention, confidentiality, and the process for pharmacies to issue copies of prescriptions to one another. These changes aim to provide legal clarity and protection for medical professionals while maintaining existing standards for patient record management.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Last action Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
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referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Apr 21, 2026
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introduced by Representative Rep. Veronica Paiz
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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