HB 5049 requires Michigan public schools to ensure trained staff can administer epinephrine auto-injectors during allergic emergencies. Schools with 10+ staff must have at least two trained employees (or one for smaller schools), and all schools must maintain at least two epinephrine auto-injectors. The bill mandates school policies for safe administration (by nurses or trained staff), reporting of all epinephrine uses to the state, and allows school districts to seek state reimbursement for unfunded costs. It directly affects all public K-12 schools in Michigan and students with severe allergies. The bill is tied to five companion bills (HB 5050-5054) that must also pass.
HB 5052 allows children with severe allergies to carry and use epinephrine auto-injectors (like EpiPens) at children's camps under specific conditions. It directly affects minors with anaphylaxis, their parents/guardians, and camp staff. The bill requires written approval from a child's physician and parent/guardian, a camp director's verification of these approvals, and a written emergency care plan developed by a physician. It also provides legal immunity for camps that follow these protocols when allowing or denying use of the medication.
HB 5226 requires health insurance policies sold or renewed in Michigan to cover treatment for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders linked to strep infections (PANS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS), including intravenous immunoglobulin therapy. This applies to all health insurance policies delivered, issued, or renewed in Michigan or covering Michigan residents, starting 90 days after the law takes effect. The bill directly affects children diagnosed with these specific conditions by mandating insurance coverage for their treatment. It amends Michigan's insurance code to ensure these therapies are included in standard coverage without additional patient cost.
HB 4726 extends the deadline for a reimbursement formula that helps counties offset costs when operating Medicaid-funded nursing homes. It requires counties to be reimbursed for 45% of the difference between their actual per-patient-day costs and a state-set cost limit (with rates capped at zero if costs are below the limit), while preventing annual reimbursement increases exceeding $1.00 per patient day. This policy directly affects county-owned nursing homes providing Medicaid long-term care, ensuring continued state support for their operations until December 31, 2030. The bill does not change eligibility for services or create new benefits - only extends the existing funding mechanism.
HB 5203 amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines (MCL 777.13k) to establish specific penalties for disclosing private medical information related to abortions. It directly affects healthcare providers, clinics, or others who share confidential abortion-related details without authorization. The bill creates new sentencing parameters for such disclosures within the criminal code, requiring judges to consider these guidelines when determining penalties. The legislation is currently under review by the Health Policy Committee after its November 2025 introduction.
SB 95 (the "hospital price transparency act") prohibits hospitals from attempting to collect debts for services provided when they were not complying with state price transparency laws. It specifically bans hospitals from using debt collectors, suing patients, or reporting debts to credit bureaus for care received during non-compliance periods. The bill directly affects hospitals that fail to publicly list prices for services (like "chargemaster" rates) and patients who received care during those violations. Key provisions define "collection actions" and clarify that hospitals cannot pursue payment for non-compliant billing periods, offering patients remedies if hospitals attempt collection anyway.
HB 5202 requires healthcare professionals to submit written reports to Michigan's Department of Health for any patient experiencing a physical complication or death directly linked to an abortion. The reports must be anonymized (removing patient identifiers), aggregated into the state's annual abortion statistics, and destroyed after five years. The bill mandates the department to create a standardized reporting form for urgent care facilities and emergency departments, which must be distributed and posted online. This bill, tied to companion legislation HB 5201, focuses solely on data collection requirements without changing abortion access or medical standards.
HR 217 is a House resolution urging the U.S. Congress, Department of War, and Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize research and funding for non-technology mental health treatments for veterans and servicemembers with psychological trauma from military service. It specifically highlights promising approaches like buddy-to-buddy programs, clinical psychedelic therapy, outdoor therapy, and service animal access, while also calling for resources to support families affected by veterans' behavioral health challenges. The resolution does not create new law or funding but formally requests federal agencies focus on these alternative treatment options. It was introduced by Rep. Mike McFall and referred to the Government Operations Committee in November 2025.
HB 4925 would change Michigan's medical licensing rules to allow international medical graduates to obtain licenses under specific conditions. It amends existing statutes (MCL 333.17012 & 333.17031) by adding a new provision (section 17012a) that establishes eligibility pathways for these doctors. The bill directly affects international medical school graduates seeking to practice medicine in Michigan. This policy change creates a formal process for qualifying graduates to meet state licensing requirements.
HB 4926 amends Michigan's health licensing law to create a new process for certain licensed health professionals to have disciplinary records vacated. It adds Section 16211a to the licensing code, establishing specific criteria and procedures for licensees who had past disciplinary actions to petition to clear those records after meeting defined conditions. This directly affects licensed nurses, pharmacists, and other health registrants who faced disciplinary actions but have since demonstrated rehabilitation and compliance. The bill provides a structured, statutory pathway for these individuals to seek record clearance, moving beyond previous administrative discretion.
