Healthcare (Public Health)

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 4165: Health occupations: psychologists; supervised postgraduate experience requirements; modify. Amends sec. 18223 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18223).

HB 4165 amends Michigan's licensing requirements for psychologists by updating the supervised postgraduate experience rules. The bill modifies Section 18223 of the Public Health Code to clarify that individuals seeking a full psychology license must complete at least one year of supervised postdoctoral experience in a healthcare setting, as defined by the licensing board. It also specifies that limited licenses for master's degree holders require similar supervised experience and mandate that these licenses include two key restrictions: mandatory supervision by a fully licensed psychologist and prohibitions on advertising as a fully licensed practitioner. The changes primarily affect psychology applicants and current license holders seeking to transition to full licensure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies supervised experience requirements for psychologists, ensuring qualified practitioners in mental health services per healthcare setting standards, strengthening professional standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House May 22, 2025

HB 4514: Labor: fair employment practices; certain noncompete agreements for physicians; prohibit. Amends sec. 4a of 1984 PA 274 (MCL 445.774a).

House Bill 4514 amends the Michigan antitrust reform act to prohibit employers from requiring noncompete agreements for physicians. Specifically, it states that employers cannot obtain noncompete agreements from physicians. Any noncompete agreements entered into between an employer and a physician before this change takes effect would be voided if they are contrary to this new prohibition. The bill defines "physician" by referencing the public health code.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits noncompete agreements for physicians, enhancing provider mobility and patient access to care, directly advancing healthcare access and fair employment practices.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits noncompete agreements for physicians, protecting their right to change employment without legal restrictions, advancing fair employment practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Michigan · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 4864: Health: children; definition of elevated blood lead level; modify. Amends sec. 5456 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5456).

HB 4864 updates Michigan's definition of "elevated blood lead level" (EBL) for children under 6 years old. It lowers the threshold from 20 micrograms per deciliter (ug/dL) to 10 ug/dL for case management purposes, aligning with current CDC guidelines. This change directly affects young children in Michigan who undergo blood lead testing, ensuring earlier identification of lead exposure. The bill modifies the Public Health Code's existing definition without creating new programs or funding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareLowers blood lead threshold to 10 ug/dL per CDC guidelines, enabling earlier identification of lead exposure in children and strengthening public health protection under Michigan's Public Health Code.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4867: Children: health; referral of certain children with elevated blood lead levels to the early on program administered by the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential; require. Amends sec. 5474 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5474).

HB 4867 requires local health departments or physicians to refer children under 3 years old with blood lead levels above 10 micrograms per deciliter to Michigan’s Early On program (which supports children with developmental needs). This amendment to the Public Health Code specifically adds this referral mandate to existing lead poisoning prevention requirements. The bill does not create new programs but directs existing resources toward early intervention for affected children. It maintains annual reporting requirements for the department on lead screening data and program expenditures. The bill directly affects young children with elevated lead levels and the health providers who manage their care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates referrals for lead-exposed children to Early On program, enhancing early intervention for a preventable health issue within existing public health framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Public Health

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signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4101: Health occupations: physical therapists; physical therapy licensure compact; enact. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16187a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4102'25

HB 4101 establishes Michigan's participation in the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, enabling physical therapists licensed in Michigan to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. This directly affects physical therapists seeking to work across state lines, particularly those in states already part of the compact. The key mechanism is adopting a standardized licensing framework that allows reciprocal practice privileges among participating states. The bill amends Michigan's public health code to align with the compact's requirements, creating a streamlined process for interstate practice. It does not change existing licensure standards within Michigan but facilitates mobility for licensed physical therapists.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables cross-state practice for physical therapists, improving access to healthcare services without additional licensing barriers for medical professionals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

passed both · Michigan · House Dec 2, 2025

HB 4857: Health: confidentiality; critical incident stress management services; modify. Amends secs. 20981 & 20982 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20981 & 333.20982).

HB 4857 amends Michigan’s Public Health Code to strengthen confidentiality protections for emergency service providers receiving critical incident stress management (CISM) services. The bill ensures conversations between first responders (such as police, firefighters, EMTs, and dispatchers) and CISM teams remain private, preventing disclosure in court, investigations, or other proceedings. Exceptions include situations where a provider poses an imminent threat to themselves or others, reports abuse, or explicitly waives confidentiality. This change directly affects emergency workers accessing mental health support after traumatic incidents, ensuring they can seek help without fear of their disclosures being used against them. The law applies to all CISM services provided under the existing framework, including peer support, debriefings, and referrals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens confidentiality for first responder mental health services (CISM), enabling access to critical incident stress management without fear of disclosure, directly supporting mental health access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed both · Michigan · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 4417: Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; access to opioid antagonists; provide to life support agencies under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 20911.

HB 4417 requires Michigan's state department to provide opioid antagonists (like naloxone) at no cost to life support agencies - such as ambulance services - when requested. This directly affects emergency medical services (EMS) providers operating life support vehicles, ensuring these vehicles are equipped to respond to opioid overdoses. The bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code to mandate this free distribution, streamlining access for first responders. It focuses on concrete policy change: making overdose-reversal medications readily available in emergency vehicles without cost to EMS agencies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates free naloxone distribution to EMS for opioid overdose response, improving emergency access to life-saving treatment under public health code.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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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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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 May 13, 2025

SB 298: 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: SB 299'25

Senate Bill 298 amends the Public Health Code to establish definitions for a PFAS pilot program. This bill defines "qualified study participants" as individuals who, while under 11 years old and on or after January 1, 2012, resided in specific counties and were exposed to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through well water or a public water supply. It also defines "eligible research institutions" to conduct the program and creates a "PFAS pilot program fund." The full operational details of the pilot program itself are not included in this provided text. This act is tied to the enactment of Senate Bill 299.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates PFAS screening pilot program with dedicated fund under Public Health Code, advancing public health monitoring for environmental health exposure in children.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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