Healthcare (Public Health)

in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 29, 2026

SB 1123: Civil rights: disabilities discrimination; medical treatment discrimination on the basis of disability; prohibit. Amends 1976 PA 220 (MCL 37.1101 - 37.1607) by adding sec. 302a.

Michigan Senate Bill 1123 amends the state's Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act to prohibit health facilities from discriminating against patients based on their disability when allocating or providing medical treatment. The bill specifically bans denying care due to stereotypes, assumptions that a patient is a burden, beliefs that disabled lives have lesser value, or reliance on assumed life expectancy metrics. It also requires facilities to provide reasonable accommodations and allow visitation by advocates of the patient's choice, unless safety concerns or legal restrictions apply. While the law applies during public health emergencies, it clarifies that facilities may still deny treatment for legitimate medical reasons, such as when a procedure is not clinically appropriate or when the patient does not consent.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits disability discrimination in medical treatment allocation, protecting patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 15, 2026

SB 1108: Health occupations: counselors; references to limited license counselors and relicensure requirements; modify. Amends secs. 16281, 16905, 18101, 18105, 18106, 18111, 18114 & 18117 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16281 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1107'26

This bill modifies Michigan's Public Health Code to update how limited license counselors are defined and to clarify relicensure requirements for health occupations. It specifically revises sections related to the practice of counseling, including definitions of clinical methods and the scope of services provided by licensed and limited license counselors. The legislation also adjusts provisions regarding the release of medical records during child abuse investigations and clarifies when certain professional privileges do not apply. These changes aim to align the state's regulations with current standards for counseling practices and ensure clear guidelines for professionals in the field.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill clarifies definitions and relicensure requirements for counselors, improving regulatory clarity and protecting patient access to mental health services.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 15, 2026

SB 1094: Health occupations: psychologists; relicensure to serve as renewal; allow. Amends sec. 18223 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18223).

Senate Bill 1094 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to update the relicensure rules for licensed psychologists. The bill allows individuals holding a master's degree in psychology to apply for a limited license, provided they have at least one year of supervised postgraduate experience in a healthcare setting. These limited licenses can be renewed and include specific restrictions, such as requiring supervision by a fully licensed psychologist and prohibiting public advertising that suggests independent practice. Additionally, the bill clarifies how temporary licenses for students and those gaining experience count toward renewal requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to psychological services by allowing master's degree holders with supervised experience to obtain limited licenses, strengthening mental health workforce capacity.90% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 15, 2026

SB 1110: Health: licensing; name requirements for licensure; provide for. Amends sec. 16177 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16177).

This bill updates Michigan's public health code to standardize the information required on professional licensure and renewal applications for healthcare workers. It mandates that applicants provide their full legal name and Social Security number, while ensuring these numbers are not printed on the final license or registration certificate. The legislation also expands disclosure requirements by asking applicants to report felony convictions, specific misdemeanor offenses, out-of-state disciplinary actions, hospital employment details, and written policies for medical record management. Exceptions are made for individuals who are legally exempt from obtaining a Social Security number or who have religious objections to disclosing it.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens healthcare licensing standards by requiring full name and SSN verification while protecting privacy, enhancing public safety and professional accountability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medical Licensing Public Health Tags Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 15, 2026

SB 1109: Health: licensing; requirement for working knowledge of the English language; eliminate for health professional licenses and registrations. Amends secs. 16174 & 17062 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16174 & 333.17062).

This bill removes the requirement for health professionals in Michigan to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language as a condition for obtaining or maintaining a license. It directly affects individuals seeking licensure or registration in health professions by eliminating the specific clause that mandated this language proficiency. The change is made by deleting the relevant provision from the Public Health Code, ensuring that future rules cannot be created to reinstate this requirement. The bill does not alter other existing licensing standards such as age, education, or criminal background checks.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoving English language barriers for health professionals improves patient access and inclusivity, supporting the healthcare system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 6060: Health occupations: health professionals; reciprocity for individuals who hold an out-of-state license or registration; modify. Amends secs. 16186 & 16186a of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16186 & 333.16186a).

This bill modifies Michigan's Public Health Code to streamline the licensing process for health professionals who already hold valid credentials in other U.S. states or Canadian provinces. It allows these out-of-state applicants to receive a Michigan license without taking additional examinations if they meet specific criteria, such as having held their current license for at least one year and working in a role that aligns with their existing qualifications. The legislation also creates a separate pathway for veterans, military members, and their dependents to obtain initial licensure without an exam by proving their out-of-state credentials are equivalent to Michigan standards. Additionally, the bill sets a 90-day deadline for the state department to approve or deny applications under these new provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill streamlines licensing for health professionals, improving access to qualified providers and strengthening the healthcare workforce.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health Tags Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 5985: Health occupations: pharmacists; Michigan essential health provider recruitment strategy; expand to include pharmacists. Amends secs. 2701 & 2705 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2701 & 333.2705).

This bill expands Michigan's Essential Health Provider Repayment Program to include licensed pharmacists alongside other healthcare professionals. By amending the Public Health Code, it allows the state to repay student loan debt or training expenses for pharmacists who agree to work full-time in designated health resource shortage areas. The program maintains a maximum annual repayment of $40,000 and a total cap of $300,000 over a period of at least 10 years, contingent on the pharmacist fulfilling their service obligation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands healthcare workforce incentives to improve access in shortage areas.95% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 969: Health facilities: other; definition of covered facility; include hospitals that provide swing bed services. Amends secs. 20173a & 20173b of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20173a & 333.20173b).

SB 969 expands the definition of "covered facilities" in Michigan's public health code to include hospitals that provide swing bed services, in addition to existing nursing homes and similar institutions. This change ensures that these additional hospitals must adhere to the same strict rules regarding the employment and clinical privileges of staff who have direct access to patients. The bill requires facilities to conduct criminal history checks on new employees and prohibits hiring individuals with specific convictions related to violence, abuse, fraud, or drug offenses within certain timeframes. By including swing bed hospitals, the legislation aims to maintain consistent safety standards across a broader range of healthcare settings that care for vulnerable populations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens patient safety by expanding regulations to cover more facilities and requiring criminal background checks for staff.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates criminal history checks for new employees in swing bed hospitals, strengthening workplace safety and protecting patients and staff from potential harm.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House May 13, 2026

HB 5946: Health occupations: massage therapists; continuing education requirements for massage therapists; modify. Amends secs. 16148 & 17965 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16148 & 333.17965). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5947'26

This bill modifies Michigan's Public Health Code to require massage therapists to complete specific continuing education on identifying victims of human trafficking as a condition for renewing their licenses. It mandates that the state board establish rules for these training standards, which must be included in the required 18 hours of continuing education every three years. The legislation also clarifies the board's authority over training program accreditation and voting procedures for health profession subfields. Additionally, it includes a provision that prevents certain long-serving nursing faculty members from needing a baccalaureate degree in nursing science to meet faculty requirements. The bill is tied to a companion measure and will not take effect unless both are enacted into law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates continuing education for massage therapists to identify human trafficking victims, enhancing patient protection and public health safety.90% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 5826: Health: occupations; licensing sanctions for compliance with death with dignity act; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 17752 & 20175 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17752 & 333.20175) & adds 16221c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5825'26

This bill modifies Michigan's public health code to protect healthcare providers and pharmacies from disciplinary action when they comply with the Death with Dignity Act. It explicitly states that a licensee's good-faith participation in this act cannot be used as grounds for investigation or sanctions. Additionally, the bill clarifies rules regarding prescription record retention, confidentiality, and the process for pharmacies to issue copies of prescriptions to one another. These changes aim to provide legal clarity and protection for medical professionals while maintaining existing standards for patient record management.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare providers from sanctions when complying with the Death with Dignity Act, thereby supporting professional practice and patient access to end-of-life care options.95% confidence

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