Healthcare

passed both · Michigan · Senate Aug 25, 2026

SB 1052: Human services: medical services; definition of kickbacks or bribes; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 1977 PA 72 (MCL 400.604).

This bill updates Michigan's Medicaid False Claims Act to clarify what counts as an illegal kickback or bribe in the medical services sector. It maintains the existing rule that offering or receiving payments to refer patients for services is a felony punishable by up to four years in prison or a fine of $30,000. The legislation adds a specific exemption stating that "model arrangements" and "model patient incentives" approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are not considered illegal kickbacks. This change aims to provide legal clarity for healthcare providers participating in federal-approved incentive programs while preserving penalties for other forms of improper referral payments.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens fraud prevention in Medicaid by clarifying kickback rules, protecting patient rights and healthcare integrity.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · Michigan · Senate Jul 29, 2026

SB 205: Health: anatomical gifts; certain private practice offices and urgent care centers to provide information on the donor registry and donating bone marrow; allow. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 10401.

Senate Bill 205 amends the public health code to permit physician's private practice offices and urgent care centers to provide information on anatomical gifts and bone marrow donation. These facilities may inquire of new patients whether they are interested in learning about the organ and tissue donor registry. For new patients aged 18 to 45, they may also inquire about interest in bone marrow donation. If a patient requests information, the offices or centers may provide educational materials and contact details for relevant donation programs or the state's organ procurement organization.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables clinics to provide donation registry info, increasing access to organ/tissue donation programs and supporting public health initiatives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Michigan · Senate Jul 29, 2026

SB 415: Human services: medical services; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109t.

SB 415 requires Michigan's medical assistance program to cover group prenatal care services beginning on the bill's effective date. This directly affects pregnant individuals enrolled in Michigan's medical assistance program (like Medicaid) by mandating coverage for a specific type of care. The bill defines "group prenatal care services" as evidence-based, group-based visits that include health assessments, social support, education, and peer interaction in a family-centered setting. These services aim to support pregnant people through shared experiences and structured care, extending into early childhood.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid coverage for group prenatal care, expanding access to evidence-based maternal health services under Michigan's medical assistance program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4779: Health facilities: other; surgical smoke plume evacuation plan; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 20187.

HB 4779 requires Michigan health facilities performing certain surgical procedures to implement smoke evacuation systems. It directly affects hospitals and surgical centers using heat-producing tools like lasers or electrosurgery, which generate harmful surgical smoke. The bill mandates facilities to develop policies ensuring a dedicated evacuation system captures and neutralizes smoke at the source before it reaches staff or patients' eyes or lungs. This policy change aims to protect healthcare workers and patients from exposure to potentially harmful smoke byproducts during procedures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates surgical smoke evacuation systems to protect staff/patients from harmful exposure during procedures, directly enhancing safety standards in healthcare facilities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4103: Health occupations: occupational therapists; occupational therapy licensure compact; enact. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16188. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4104'25

HB 4103 adds a new section to Michigan's health occupations law to implement an occupational therapy licensure compact. This bill allows occupational therapists licensed in Michigan to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses, and vice versa for therapists from other compact states. It directly affects occupational therapists seeking to work across state lines, reducing barriers to practice. The compact mechanism establishes standardized licensing requirements among participating states, streamlining the process for therapists to provide services in multiple jurisdictions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReduces licensing barriers for occupational therapists, improving cross-state access to healthcare services and aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4104: Health occupations: occupational therapists; licensure process for occupational therapists; modify to incorporate occupational therapy licensure compact. Amends secs. 16345, 18301 & 18305 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16345 et seq.) & adds secs. 18303a & 18303b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4103'25

HB 4104 updates Michigan's occupational therapy licensing rules to join a multi-state licensure compact. This would allow occupational therapists licensed in Michigan to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill modifies existing law to align with the compact's standards and adds new sections for implementation. It directly affects occupational therapists seeking to work across state lines within the compact.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables cross-state practice for occupational therapists, improving patient access to healthcare services without additional licensing barriers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4750: Children: foster care; conditions on the use of certain benefits for a child in foster care; provide. Amends 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.951 - 722.960) by adding sec. 8f.

HB 4750 requires Michigan's foster care department to use or save existing benefits (such as Medicaid or education funds) for children in foster care when it serves their best interests, directly affecting all children in the state's foster care system. The bill amends Michigan's foster care law to mandate this approach, ensuring benefits are prioritized for the child's well-being rather than other uses. Key provisions include adding a new section (8f) to the existing law, directing the department to make decisions based on each child's specific needs. This policy change clarifies how resources must be managed without specifying new funding or programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates use of existing Medicaid benefits for foster children's healthcare access, ensuring coverage continuity under 'best interests' standard per amended law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4309: Health occupations: physician's assistants; physician's assistants licensure compact; provide for. Amends secs. 16337 & 18001 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16337 & 333.18001) & adds secs. 16187d, 17011b, 17061a, 17511b & 18011b.

HB 4309 establishes a licensure compact for physician's assistants, allowing them licensed in one participating state to practice in other participating states without needing separate licenses. This directly affects physician's assistants seeking to work across state lines and patients in states participating in the compact. The bill creates legal mechanisms by amending existing law to enable reciprocal licensing agreements between states, removing barriers for PAs to provide care in multiple jurisdictions. It provides the framework for states to join the compact through mutual recognition of licenses, streamlining practice for qualified professionals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves licensing barriers for PAs across state lines, improving patient access to healthcare services by enabling reciprocal practice.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 978: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for emergency refill of prescription medication for up to a 30-day supply; repeal. Amends sec. 3406o of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406o) & repeals sec. 3406w of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406w).

SB 978 repeals the requirement that health insurers in Michigan provide emergency refills of prescription medications for up to a 30-day supply. This change directly affects insurance companies and their policyholders by removing the obligation to cover such emergency supplies under specific circumstances. The bill eliminates Section 3406w of the state's insurance code, which previously mandated these emergency coverage provisions. Consequently, insurers will no longer be required to grant these specific emergency refill exceptions, leaving the existing formulary and exception processes in Sections 3406o as the primary framework for drug coverage.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill removes mandatory emergency prescription refill coverage, restricting patient access to medications and limiting insurer obligations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed both · Michigan · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 398: Health: substance use disorder treatment; substance use disorder services programs requirements; modify, and prohibit the promulgation of certain rules. Amends secs. 6230 & 6234 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.6230 & 333.6234).

SB 398 modifies requirements for substance use disorder treatment programs in Michigan and prohibits state agencies from creating new rules about these services. It directly affects treatment providers and the state health department (DHHS) by changing existing standards for program operations and blocking future rulemaking on specific service requirements. Key provisions include updating program eligibility rules under MCL 333.6230 and banning the development of new rules under MCL 333.6234. The bill aims to streamline program standards while preventing additional regulatory burdens on treatment providers.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits new rules for substance use disorder services, limiting potential regulatory improvements to healthcare standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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