With 48 days to go until Election Day, work in the State Capitol has slowed down significantly. The House plans to be in session for eight days before November 3, 2026, while the Senate has 13 planned session days. House and Senate leadership for both parties are hesitant for members to take votes on controversial issues with control of the Legislature on the line. Although many legislators can be found in-district, the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) is still hard at work amplifying the voice of physicians at the Capitol.
This week, MSMS Board Member Mark Komorowski, MD, took part in MSMS’ Doctor of the Day Program. He joined MSMS Director of Government Affairs, Kate Dorsey, in Lansing to meet with Senator Chedrick Greene (D-Saginaw). An evening reception with Speaker of the House Matt Hall concluded a successful day.
The Doctor of the Day Program provided a valuable opportunity to connect with Senator Greene, who came into office recently after winning a special election to replace now-Congressperson Kristen McDonald Rivet. Meeting with the Senator and his team enables MSMS to demonstrate our value as a reliable resource on health care matters, as well as to highlight the issues Michigan physicians prioritize, from scope of practice and medical liability to continuing medical education and payer reforms.
Anyone wishing to participate in the Doctor of the Day program can view available dates and register here.
Below is a status update on some of the key bills on which MSMS is advocating.
House Bill 4399 – MSMS Opposes – would allow nurse practitioners to practice medicine without physician supervision. The bill was approved by the House Health Policy Committee but is being held in the Rules Committee, where it would require a vote before moving to the House floor.
House Bill 5313 – MSMS Supports – would reduce the required number of hours of continuing medical education (CME) and modernize disciplinary processes. The bill was unanimously approved by the House Health Policy Committee and referred to the House Rules Committee. MSMS is negotiating with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to settle on a final version.
House Bill 5522 – MSMS Opposes – would allow physician assistants to practice medicine without a practice agreement with a physician. It was referred to the House Health Policy Committee, where it awaits further consideration.
House Bill 6326 – MSMS Supports – would require transparency around healthcare professionals’ titles and credentials. The bill was recently introduced and referred to the House Health Policy Committee, where it awaits further consideration.
For additional information, see MSMS’ Mid-Year Legislative Update.
If you have any questions, please contact MSMS Director of Government Affairs, Kate Dorsey, at 517-336-5737 or kdorsey@msms.org.