Healthcare

passed · Michigan · Senate May 21, 2025

SB 219: Mental health: hospitalization; person requiring treatment; revise, and modify certain procedures for treatment. Amends secs. 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a & 475 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1401 et seq.).

SB 219 revises Michigan's mental health hospitalization procedures by updating the definition of a "person requiring treatment" under the Mental Health Code. It clarifies that individuals with dementia, epilepsy, or substance use disorders alone do not qualify for involuntary hospitalization unless they meet specific criteria related to risk of harm, inability to meet basic needs, or refusal of necessary treatment with documented risk. The bill modifies police protocols for protective custody (requiring family contact options and documentation), mandates a psychiatrist's examination within 24 hours of hospitalization, and updates referral processes between screening units and hospitals. These changes directly affect individuals with mental illness who meet the revised criteria and the healthcare providers and law enforcement involved in their care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies involuntary hospitalization criteria to protect patient rights, preventing unnecessary commitment for dementia, epilepsy, or substance use disorders alone without documented risk.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 21, 2025

SB 220: Mental health: other; hospital evaluations for assisted outpatient treatment; expand. Amends secs. 206a & 429 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1206a & 330.1429).

Senate Bill 220 amends Michigan's mental health code, primarily affecting individuals receiving mental health services and the community mental health programs that provide them. The bill establishes a formalized statewide mediation process for resolving disputes between service recipients (or their representatives) and mental health service providers regarding the planning and delivery of services. It mandates that providers offer mediation, sets timelines for the mediation process, and requires the Department to fund and contract with mediation organizations. Additionally, the bill clarifies procedures for mental health evaluations at designated hospitals, including a requirement for preadmission screening units to complete examinations within two hours in most cases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mediation for mental health service disputes, strengthening recipient rights and access under mental health care protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 21, 2025

HB 4776: Mental health: children; conversion therapy; allow. Amends sec. 100a of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1100a).

HB 4776 amends Michigan's Mental Health Code to ban conversion therapy for minors. The bill prohibits mental health professionals from attempting to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity through therapy. It explicitly excludes supportive counseling for gender transition, identity exploration, or addressing unsafe behaviors, as long as the therapy doesn't seek to alter sexual orientation or gender identity. This change affects minors receiving mental health services and the mental health professionals providing care in Michigan.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans conversion therapy for minors, protecting access to affirming mental health care and aligning with patient rights protections in mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 9, 2025

HB 4837: Health: pharmaceuticals; ivermectin; allow over-the-counter access. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 17771 & 17771a.

This bill would allow pharmacists to sell ivermectin without a prescription in oral, tablet, or topical forms. Pharmacists and retail pharmacies would be directly affected, as they could make the drug available over-the-counter under specific conditions. Key requirements include that the drug must be manufactured under good manufacturing practices and clearly labeled with dosage instructions, contraindications, and safety information. The bill amends Michigan’s Public Health Code to create these provisions (sections 17771 and 17771a).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves prescription requirement for ivermectin, expanding patient access to pharmaceuticals without medical oversight per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs Public Health

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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

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

passed both · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 4902: Health occupations: counselors; limited license option for certain counselors; eliminate. Repeals sec. 18109 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18109).

HB 4902 repeals a specific provision (MCL 333.18109) from Michigan's Public Health Code that previously allowed certain counselors to obtain a limited license. This change eliminates an existing pathway for counselors to practice under a restricted license. The bill directly affects counselors who might have qualified for this limited license option under the repealed law. The action removes this specific licensing mechanism from state law without creating new requirements or benefits.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals limited license option for counselors, restricting access to mental health services by eliminating an existing practice pathway without replacement.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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passed both · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 4903: Health occupations: counselors; relicensure requirements; modify. Amends sec. 18114 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18114).

HB 4903 modifies relicensing requirements for licensed professional counselors and limited licensed counselors in Michigan. It simplifies renewal for those applying more than three years after their license expires by allowing them to either retake a national exam (like the National Counselor Examination) or prove they meet certification standards, instead of requiring additional training. The bill also updates verification processes for out-of-state licenses and maintains existing disclosure statement requirements. These changes directly affect counselors seeking to renew expired licenses, particularly those with significant gaps in practice. The bill does not create new requirements but adjusts existing relicensing pathways for greater flexibility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSimplifies relicensing for counselors, reducing barriers to practice and improving access to mental health services without adding requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4920: Health: licensing; continuing education requirements for physicians and podiatrists; reduce. Amends secs. 17033, 17533 & 18033 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17033 et seq.).

HB 4920 reduces continuing education requirements for licensed physicians, podiatrists, and osteopathic physicians in Michigan. It lowers the required hours from 150 to 120 per three-year license renewal period, effective January 1, 2027 (previously 150 hours until December 31, 2026). The bill maintains existing requirements for pain and symptom management education as part of the continuing education mandate. This change directly affects all medical professionals renewing licenses under the Public Health Code. The reduction aims to lessen administrative burden while preserving core educational standards.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareReduces mandatory continuing education hours from 150 to 120 for physicians/podiatrists, weakening regulatory standards for healthcare professionals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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passed both · Michigan · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 4901: Health: licensing; licensing of nurses and speech-language pathologists; modify. Amends secs. 17211 & 17603 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17211 & 333.17603).

HB 4901 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to clarify licensing requirements for nurses and speech-language pathologists. It specifies that only licensed professionals can use titles like "registered nurse" (RN), "licensed practical nurse" (LPN), or "speech-language pathologist" (Section 17211 and 17603). The bill maintains a 3-year license cycle for both professions but delays the restriction on "clinical nurse specialist" titles until 12 months after related rules are finalized. This is a technical update to existing licensing rules, not a new policy change.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies licensing requirements for healthcare professionals, ensuring only licensed individuals use protected titles to maintain safety standards and professional integrity, aligning with patient protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 5, 2025

SB 104: Health occupations: psychologists; supervised postgraduate experience requirements; modify. Amends sec. 18223 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18223). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0103'25

SB 104 modifies Michigan's licensing requirements for psychologists by updating the postgraduate experience rule. It directly affects individuals seeking a psychology license who hold a doctoral degree, requiring them to complete at least one year of supervised postdoctoral experience in a health care setting. The bill clarifies that this supervised experience must be overseen by a fully licensed psychologist (not a limited license holder) and specifies the arrangements approved by the licensing board. These changes apply to new applicants under the revised rules, streamlining the path to full licensure while maintaining supervision standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens mental health professional licensing standards by requiring supervised postdoctoral experience in healthcare settings, improving service quality and patient care access for psychologists.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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