Healthcare

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 4466: Health: licensing; sanctions for performing gender reassignment procedures or treatment to minors; provide for. Amends secs. 16221 & 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221 & 333.16226). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4467'25

House Bill 4466 proposes to amend Michigan's Public Health Code. The bill seeks to establish sanctions for licensed healthcare professionals who perform gender reassignment procedures or provide related treatment to minors. It would modify sections 16221 and 16226 of the code, which pertain to professional licensing and disciplinary actions. This legislation directly affects healthcare providers and minors in Michigan by regulating the types of medical services that can be offered.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts gender reassignment procedures for minors by imposing sanctions on healthcare providers, limiting access to specific medical services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 17, 2025

SB 135: Insurance: health insurers; compliance with affordable care act coverage; modify. Amends secs. 3403, 3406z, 3406bb & 3406ii of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3403 et seq.).

SB 135 requires Michigan health insurers to provide dependent coverage until age 26, with identical benefits and premiums as other dependents. It mandates coverage for newborns from birth, including treatment for congenital defects, and prohibits denying coverage based on factors like out-of-wedlock birth or tax filing status. The bill also bans lifetime and annual dollar limits on essential health benefits (such as hospital care, maternity services, mental health, and prescription drugs) and requires no cost-sharing for preventive services meeting federal guidelines. These changes apply to individual and small group health insurance policies sold in Michigan, directly affecting insurers and their policyholders.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires dependent coverage until 26, mandates newborn coverage, prohibits coverage denial, bans lifetime/annual limits on essential benefits like mental health and prescriptions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance

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passed both · Michigan · House May 13, 2025

HB 4242: Health: electronic records; requirements for security and storage of electronic health records; provide for. Amends secs. 16213 & 20175a of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16213 & 333.20175a).

House Bill 4242 amends the public health code to update requirements for how medical licensees manage patient records. It mandates that healthcare providers explicitly document medical services involving vaginal or anal penetration in patient records, with certain exceptions. The bill establishes a general minimum record retention period of 7 years, which extends to 15 years for records of these specific penetration-related services, also with specified exceptions. Additionally, it outlines procedures for protecting record integrity and confidentiality, ensuring patient access, and for the proper destruction or transfer of records.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates explicit documentation for sensitive procedures and extended record retention, enhancing patient record accuracy and privacy protections per healthcare standards.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates security and storage requirements for electronic health records, strengthening data privacy and cybersecurity protections for patient data.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 20, 2025

SR 50: A resolution to urge the President of the United States and the United States Congress to fully fund Medicaid and to reject any proposal that would strip access to those in need and shift costs onto states, health care providers, and vulnerable individuals.

Senate Resolution 50 is a resolution from the Michigan Senate that urges the President of the United States and the United States Congress to fully fund Medicaid. It also calls on them to reject any proposals that would reduce access for those in need or shift costs onto states, healthcare providers, and vulnerable individuals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUrges full federal Medicaid funding and opposes defunding/shifted costs, directly advancing essential program funding under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExplicitly urges full Medicaid funding and rejects proposals that reduce access or shift costs, directly advancing healthcare funding and access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 316: Health facilities: hospitals; assessment by preadmission screening unit of individual being considered for hospitalization within certain period after notification; require. Amends secs. 409 & 972 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1409 & 330.1972).

Senate Bill 316 amends Michigan's Mental Health Code, focusing on the assessment process for individuals considered for mental health hospitalization. It requires community mental health services programs' preadmission screening units to assess individuals within three hours of a hospital's request for admission to specific types of hospitals. If the screening unit cannot meet this deadline, another clinically qualified individual may perform the assessment, with the screening unit responsible for the costs. The bill also allows for telehealth services for these assessments and details the process for obtaining a second opinion if hospitalization is denied.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires 3-hour mental health assessments for hospitalization to prevent delays, improving patient access and strengthening mental health services per bill amendments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Telehealth

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in committee · Michigan · House May 22, 2025

HR 115: A resolution to urge the President of the United States and the United States Congress to fully fund Medicaid and to reject any proposal that would strip access to those in need and shift costs onto states, health care providers, and vulnerable individuals.

House Resolution 115 is a resolution from the Michigan House of Representatives that urges the President and the United States Congress to fully fund Medicaid. It also calls on federal officials to reject any proposals that would reduce access to care or shift costs onto states, healthcare providers, and vulnerable individuals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUrges full Medicaid funding, protecting essential healthcare spending and rejecting cost-shifting to states/vulnerable groups.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExplicitly urges full Medicaid funding, rejects defunding proposals, and protects access for vulnerable populations per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 4, 2025

HB 4532: Crimes: assaultive; crime of assaulting a person performing job-related duties; expand to include health professionals. Amends secs. 81, 81a & 81d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4534'25, HB 4535'25

HB 4532 expands Michigan's assault laws to specifically protect health professionals and medical volunteers who are assaulted while performing job duties. The bill increases fines for such assaults from $500 to $1,000 (for non-patient offenders) and requires health facilities to post clear notices about this penalty. It excludes patients receiving treatment from the enhanced fine but still allows prosecution for patient assaults. This directly affects doctors, nurses, and volunteers working in healthcare settings during their professional duties.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands assault penalties to protect health professionals, increasing fines and requiring facility notices, directly strengthening criminal justice protections for vulnerable workers.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects healthcare workers from assault via enhanced penalties, directly supporting safe healthcare delivery environment and aligning with healthcare professional safety in topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 317: Health: pharmaceuticals; program for the wholesale importation of pharmaceuticals from Canada; provide for. Creates new act.

Senate Bill 317 authorizes the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to establish a wholesale prescription drug importation program. This program would allow for the importation of prescription drugs from regulated Canadian suppliers, aiming to reduce costs for Michigan consumers. Before implementation, the DHHS must obtain federal certification and ensure that imported drugs meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration safety standards and are expected to result in significant cost savings. The bill requires the DHHS to contract with a licensed drug wholesaler, develop a registration process for participating pharmacies and insurers, and submit annual reports on the program's operation and cost savings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes drug importation program to reduce consumer costs and improve prescription drug access, directly advancing patient affordability and access under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 4, 2025

HB 4546: Insurance: health insurers; compliance with the prescription drug cost and affordability review act; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406tt. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4544'25

HB 4546 requires health insurers in Michigan providing prescription drug coverage to comply with Section 12 of the Prescription Drug Cost and Affordability Review Act. This bill directly affects health insurance companies operating in Michigan that offer prescription drug benefits. The key provision mandates these insurers to follow specific cost and affordability review requirements already established under the Review Act. The bill is tied to companion legislation (HB 4544) and is currently pending in the House Committee on Government Operations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires health insurers to comply with prescription drug cost/affordability reviews, improving patient access to affordable medications per the Prescription Drug Cost Act.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 4, 2025

HB 4545: Human services: medical services; compliance with the prescription drug cost and affordability review act; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109o. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4544'25

HB 4545 requires Michigan's medical assistance program to comply with Section 12 of the Prescription Drug Cost and Affordability Review Act. This bill directly affects low-income residents enrolled in Michigan's medical assistance program by mandating adherence to state drug cost review requirements. The key provision adds Section 109o to Michigan's Social Welfare Act, making compliance with the drug cost review act a program requirement. The bill is conditional, stating it will not take effect unless companion legislation (HB 4544) is enacted into law. The bill was introduced on June 3, 2025, and referred to the Government Operations Committee.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates drug cost review compliance for medical assistance program, ensuring affordable medications for low-income residents and strengthening patient access under healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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