Healthcare

passed both · Michigan · House Sep 9, 2025

HB 4219: Mental health: recipient rights; informed consent requirements for mental health treatment; provide for. Amends sec. 416 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1416).

HB 4219 amends Michigan's mental health law (MCL 330.1416) to strengthen informed consent requirements for patients receiving mental health treatment. It directly affects individuals seeking mental health services by mandating that providers clearly explain treatment options, risks, and alternatives before obtaining consent. The bill requires providers to document this discussion and ensure patients understand their rights. Passed overwhelmingly (103-2) with immediate effect, the law updates existing patient rights protections under the 1974 Mental Health Code.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens patient rights in mental health treatment by mandating informed consent procedures, aligning with healthcare protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4207: Insurance: health benefits; excluding federal excepted benefits from a health insurance policy; provide for. Amends sec. 3701 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3701). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4208'25

HB 4207 amends Michigan's insurance code to exclude "federal excepted benefits" from standard health insurance coverage requirements. It changes the definition of "health benefit plan" to clarify that coverage for specific federal benefits (like certain military or Indian Health Service programs) is not required under state health insurance policies. This directly affects health insurance carriers and policyholders in Michigan by narrowing what must be included in basic health coverage under state law. The bill makes this change by updating Section 3701 of the Insurance Code to exclude these federal benefits from the definition of covered services.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareExcludes federal benefits from mandatory coverage requirements, narrowing required health insurance benefits per bill's amendment to MCL 500.3701.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 297: Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 20165 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20165) & adds sec. 17233. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0296'25

Senate Bill 297 aims to protect registered professional nurses by ensuring their refusal to work beyond their predetermined schedule is not grounds for administrative action. It also establishes penalties for hospitals that violate rules related to mandatory overtime for nurses, as referenced in section 21526. Hospitals found in violation could face an administrative fine of $1,000 for each instance, along with other potential sanctions. This bill amends the Public Health Code to implement these provisions, directly affecting nurses and hospitals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects nurses' right to refuse mandatory overtime, prevents burnout, and ensures safer patient care through hospital penalties under Public Health Code amendments.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects nurses' right to refuse mandatory overtime without penalty, imposes $1,000 fines for hospital violations, directly strengthening workplace safety and hours regulations under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Public Health Labor Standards

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in committee · Michigan · House May 20, 2025

HB 4496: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for the dispensing of a 12-month supply of birth control; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406jj.

HB 4496 amends Michigan's insurance code to require health insurance policies to cover a 12-month supply of prescription contraceptives. It mandates that insurers provide coverage for these contraceptives, which are on the health plan's formulary, to be dispensed all at once unless otherwise requested or instructed by a prescriber. The bill also requires coverage for necessary outpatient services related to prescribing or dispensing contraceptives, if other prescription drugs are covered by the policy. While standard cost-sharing like copayments and deductibles can apply, insurers are prohibited from imposing utilization controls that limit the supply to less than 12 months. This measure applies to health insurance policies beginning December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to cover 12-month contraceptive supply, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services and aligning with coverage expansion indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 7, 2025

SB 290: 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: SB 289'25

Senate Bill 290 amends the Public Health Code to introduce sanctions for licensed healthcare professionals. Specifically, it provides for disciplinary actions against licensees who perform gender reassignment procedures or treatment on minors. This bill directly affects medical professionals in Michigan by regulating the types of medical services they can provide to individuals under the age of 18 without facing professional sanctions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts healthcare access by sanctioning providers performing gender reassignment procedures on minors, directly limiting medical services for a specific patient group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 94: Health: pharmaceuticals; drug manufacturers from engaging in certain conduct with pharmacies participating with a 340B program; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17757c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0095'25

SB 94 prohibits drug manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors from restricting 340B program pharmacies from accessing or receiving 340B drugs, which are discounted medications for safety-net healthcare providers. It requires 340B entities (like community health centers) to submit annual compliance reports starting in 2026, including program audits and community impact details. Additionally, drug manufacturers must report price increases exceeding 15% for drugs costing over $40 per treatment course, including cost data and patent details. These provisions directly affect pharmaceutical companies, participating pharmacies, and healthcare providers enrolled in the federal 340B drug pricing program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits drug manufacturers from restricting 340B pharmacy access to discounted medications, strengthening safety-net provider access to affordable drugs and improving patient access to essential medications.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 13, 2025

HB 4676: Mental health: guardians; appointing certain guardians after considering least restrictive means; require. Amends sec. 602 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1602).

HB 4676 amends Michigan's mental health guardianship law to require courts and guardians to prioritize the "least restrictive means" when appointing guardians for individuals with mental health conditions. This directly affects people needing court-appointed guardianship due to mental health challenges, such as those with severe depression, schizophrenia, or developmental disabilities. The key provision mandates that guardians and courts must first consider less restrictive options - like supported living arrangements or limited guardianship - before imposing full guardianship. This change aims to preserve individual autonomy and minimize unnecessary restrictions on personal decision-making.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrioritizes least restrictive mental health guardianship, reducing unnecessary court involvement and aligning with criminal justice reform principles to address root causes of system involvement.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires courts/guardians to prioritize least restrictive options for mental health guardianship, advancing patient autonomy and care standards in mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · House May 20, 2025

HB 4499: Health: screening; pilot program to assess the effects of PFAS on certain participants; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 57A. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4500'25

House Bill 4499 proposes to amend the Public Health Code by establishing a pilot program to assess the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This program would focus on "qualified study participants," defined as individuals who, on or after January 1, 2012, resided in specific counties while under 11 years old and used well water or a public water supply with elevated PFAS levels. The bill defines the criteria for these participants and the population ranges for the "qualified counties." It also outlines the involvement of eligible research institutions and a dedicated PFAS pilot program fund.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes PFAS health screening pilot program under Public Health Code, focusing on children's exposure assessment to identify health impacts and inform public health initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 17, 2025

SB 32: Insurance: health insurers; provision of information on medical malpractice insurance relating to perinatal care services to the department of health and human services; require on request. Amends sec. 2434 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2434). TIE BAR WITH: SB 29'25

Senate Bill 32 amends Michigan's insurance code to require insurers offering medical malpractice policies to annually provide specific information. These insurers must submit data about their policies related to perinatal care services to the Department in a manner it determines. Within 60 days, the Department must then forward this information to the Department of Health and Human Services. This data sharing is intended to support a study required under the public health code. The bill will not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 29 also becomes law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires insurers to submit perinatal malpractice data to support public health study under public health code, advancing healthcare policy development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 26, 2025

SB 447: Insurance: insurers; coverage for certain pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406pp.

SB 447 requires Michigan health insurers to cover specific treatments for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders (PANS/PANDAS), including antibiotics, behavioral therapies, immunomodulating medicines, and IVIG therapy. It mandates that coverage for these conditions cannot have higher copays, deductibles, or coinsurance than other treatments, must be authorized promptly for urgent cases, and cannot be denied based on prior treatments or different diagnoses. Insurers must follow evidence-based medical guidelines developed by a consortium of experts when reviewing coverage requests, and the bill specifies standardized ICD-10 coding for billing purposes. This law directly affects children diagnosed with these conditions and all health insurers operating in Michigan, ensuring consistent access to medically necessary care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for PANS/PANDAS treatments without higher cost-sharing, expanding access to critical pediatric mental health care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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