Healthcare (Public Health)

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 5773: Health occupations: health professionals; referral of patients to a diagnostic center for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; require under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16282a.

This bill requires healthcare providers in Michigan to refer specific patients to a state-designated diagnostic center for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. The rule applies to two groups: minors being treated for conditions linked to prenatal alcohol exposure and pregnant women whom providers know or suspect are drinking alcohol. Healthcare professionals who meet these criteria must direct patients to a center of excellence identified by the Department of Health and Human Services. The legislation amends the state's public health code to establish this mandatory referral process.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates referrals to diagnostic centers for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, improving patient access to specialized care and supporting public health initiatives.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5591: Health facilities: other; licensure of freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 212. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5590'26, HB 5592'26, HB 5593'26

HB 5591 updates Michigan's Public Health Code to establish licensing requirements for freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities (which treat conditions like non-healing wounds using pressurized oxygen). It directly affects these specialized facilities by requiring them to be accredited by approved organizations (like The Joint Commission), appoint a medical director licensed as a physician or nurse practitioner, and designate a safety coordinator. Key provisions include defining terms like "qualified health professional" and mandating compliance with NFPA 99 fire safety standards. The bill does not change patient access but sets new operational standards for facility operators. (Note: This bill is pending and requires companion bills HB 5590-5593 to take effect.)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensing requirements for hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities to ensure safety, quality, and medical oversight, strengthening healthcare infrastructure for specialized treatments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 803: Health facilities: other; licensure of freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities; provide for. Amends secs. 20104, 20106, 20155, 20161, 20162 & 20164 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20104 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0804'26, SB 0805'26, SB 0806'26

SB 803 creates a new licensure requirement for freestanding facilities that provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), a medical treatment using pressurized oxygen. It directly affects businesses operating standalone HBOT centers and patients receiving this therapy by establishing specific safety and operational standards. The bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code to add licensing rules for these facilities, ensuring they meet state health and safety criteria. This change applies to facilities not located within hospitals, requiring them to obtain state licensure before operation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates licensure and safety standards for HBOT facilities, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance in healthcare delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medical Licensing Public Health Tags Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5592: Health facilities: other; licensure of freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities; provide for. Amends secs. 20104, 20106, 20155, 20161, 20162 & 20164 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20104 et sec.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5590'26, HB 5591'26, HB 5593'26

HB 5592 creates a new licensure requirement for freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities in Michigan. It directly affects independent medical facilities that provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which uses high-oxygen environments to treat specific medical conditions like non-healing wounds. The bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code to establish specific standards and oversight for these facilities, including facility requirements and operational guidelines. This change ensures these specialized treatment centers meet defined safety and quality standards under state regulation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates licensure standards for hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities, ensuring safety and quality care for patients with specific medical conditions like non-healing wounds.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5522: Health occupations: physician's assistants; licensure of physician's assistants; modify. Amends (see bill).

HB 5522 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to update delegation rules for physician assistants (PAs). It clarifies that supervising physicians may delegate specific medical tasks to PAs under certain conditions, including direct physical supervision during procedures. The bill specifies that PAs can perform surgical tasks only when a licensed physician is present, and outlines requirements for health facilities to authorize such delegation. These changes directly affect PAs, physicians, and healthcare facilities by defining clearer boundaries for PA scope of practice under supervision.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies PA delegation rules to improve access under physician supervision, enhancing healthcare delivery efficiency without restricting services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5593: Health facilities: other; hyperbaric oxygen inspection fund; create. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding section 21224 to pt. 212. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5590'26, HB 5591'26, HB 5592'26

HB 5593 creates a dedicated "hyperbaric oxygen therapy inspection fund" in the state treasury to cover costs for inspecting freestanding specialized oxygen therapy facilities. The fund is financed solely by licensing fees paid by these facilities, and the state Department of Health administers it to ensure inspections occur. Money from the fund can only be used for inspecting such facilities under the Public Health Code, with no other purposes allowed. This bill directly affects facility operators (through fees) and state health inspectors (through funding), with no broader policy changes beyond this specific inspection mechanism.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dedicated fund for hyperbaric oxygen facility inspections under Public Health Code, ensuring compliance via licensing fees and state oversight, advancing public health safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5605: Appropriations: department of health and human services; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027 for public health; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5605 allocates state funding for public health programs under Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It establishes specific budget amounts to support existing public health initiatives, including disease prevention, health services, and community health programs. The bill directly affects DHHS operations and the public health programs funded through this appropriation. It does not create new policies but provides the necessary financial resources for current public health services during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funding for public health programs under DHHS, supporting fiscal management of essential services without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funding for public health programs under DHHS, supporting disease prevention and community health initiatives without defunding existing services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 5488: Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; licensure of medical first responders and emergency medical technicians; allow at 17 years of age. Amends sec. 20950 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20950). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5489'26

HB 5488 lowers the minimum age requirement for licensure as a medical first responder or emergency medical technician (EMT) in Michigan from 18 to 17 years old. It amends Section 20950 of the Public Health Code (MCL 333.20950), specifically changing the age requirement in subsection (2)(a) from "18 years of age or older" to allow 17-year-olds to apply. The bill does not alter other licensing requirements, such as education programs, passing exams administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, or military service pathways. This change directly affects 17-year-olds seeking these emergency medical services roles who previously could not obtain licensure until age 18.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareLowers EMT licensure age from 18 to 17, expanding workforce access to emergency medical services and improving patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 765: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for a menopause navigator program; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 765 allocates $10 million from the state general fund to create a menopause navigator program under Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The program provides resources and support for women managing menopause-related health concerns, as defined in the state's public health code. The funds must be used exclusively for this purpose, with no other designated uses specified in the bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $10M from state general fund for new menopause program, increasing public health spending per appropriations language.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $10M for menopause navigator program under DHHS, providing direct healthcare resources for women's health concerns as defined in public health code.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5344: Education: health related; reporting of vaccination rates of pupils; require. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177).

HB 5344 amends Michigan's school code to update how public schools report student vaccination rates. It requires schools to submit annual immunization status reports to health officials by November 1 and February 1, including vision screening data for kindergarten students. Starting in 2028, schools must provide de-identified, aggregated data showing vaccination rates (fully/partially immunized and waiver percentages) and share each student's vaccination status with parents via mail, email, website links, and physical notices in school offices. The bill focuses on transparency and data collection for public health monitoring, without changing vaccination requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates school vaccination reporting to health officials, strengthening public health data collection for disease prevention and immunization tracking.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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