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While Lansing in Recess, MSMS Works: Legislative Advocacy That Doesn’t Pause
Although both the Michigan House and Senate have been in recess for their respective in-district Spring work periods, the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) has remained fully engaged in monitoring legislative activity. Our advocacy team continues to conduct thorough reviews of proposed legislation that may impact Michigan physicians, their practices, and the patients they serve.
In addition to tracking formally introduced legislation, MSMS closely monitors draft bills and early policy concepts that have yet to be officially introduced. Thanks to our strong relationships with lawmakers and key groups, MSMS is frequently invited to provide input during the early stages of legislative development. This proactive engagement allows us not only to offer feedback but also to advance our own policy priorities directly with legislators. Current areas of focus include, but are not limited to, proposals related to the treatment of opioid use disorder and substance use disorder, scope of practice, step therapy reform, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) regulation, continuing medical education requirements, and state budget allocations impacting health care. By staying ahead of the legislative curve, MSMS ensures that the interests of Michigan physicians and patients are effectively represented and protected.
Below is a selection of several bills MSMS is currently tracking. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and our team is actively monitoring many additional proposals to ensure the voice of Michigan's medical community is heard at every step.
House Bills
Records: health; health information exchange; establish certain requirements to operate a health data utility
Referred to Cmttee on Health Policy | Hearing held, vote expected
VanderWall
Insurance: other; allocation of revenue under the insurance provider assessment act; modify
Referred to Cmttee on Health Policy | Hearing held, vote expected
Health: pharmaceuticals; allow patients to take unused portion of eye drops or eye ointments after certain procedures for continued patient care; provide for
Referred to Cmttee on Health Policy | Hearing held, vote expected
Health: medical examiners; process for medical certification of a death record; modify
Referred to Cmttee on Health Policy | Unanimously approved by committee
Health: medical examiners; requirements for an investigation of the cause and manner of death
Referred to Cmttee on Health Policy | Unanimously approved by committee
Health occupations: nurses; nurse licensure compact; enact
Referred to Cmttee on Health Policy
Health: licensing; questions pertaining to mental health; remove from application for licensure and registration.
Referred to Cmttee on Health Policy
VanderWall
Traffic control: driver license; exceptions to driver license suspension for certain individuals who suffered an epileptic seizure; provide for
Referred to Cmttee on Health Policy
Health occupations: physicians; voluntary reporting to secretary of state patients with certain conditions that affect ability to operate a motor vehicle; modify
Referred to Cmttee on Health Policy
Senate Bills
Health: pharmaceuticals; prescription drug cost and affordability review act; create
Referred to Cmttee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection
Klilnefelt
Insurance: health insurers; compliance with the prescription drug cost and affordability review act; require
Referred to Cmttee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection
Human services: medical services; compliance with the prescription drug cost and affordability review act; require
Referred to Cmttee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection
Health: pharmaceuticals; drug manufacturers from engaging in certain conduct with pharmacies participating with a 340B program; prohibit. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0095'25
Referred to Cmttee on Oversight | Passed by Cmtee | Approved by full Senate | Awaiting House Action
Health facilities: hospitals; collection of debts; prohibit if hospital is not in compliance with price transparency laws. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0094'25
Referred to Cmttee on Oversight | Passed by Cmtee | Approved by full Senate | Awaiting House Action
Insurance: health insurers; coverage for immunization agents and certain laboratory tests administered and ordered by a pharmacist; require
Referred to Health Policy | Approved by Cmttee
Insurance: health insurers; compliance with affordable care act coverage; modify.
Referred to Health Policy | Reported favorably w/ sub S-1 |
Health: testing; notification of dense breast tissue; eliminate, and provide for other general amendments to the use of radiation machines for mammography
Referred to Health Policy | Passed by Cmttee
Mental health: other; recipient rights advisory committee membership; modify
Referred to Cmttee on Housing and Human Services
Mental health: recipient rights; informed consent requirements for mental health treatment; provide for
Referred to Cmttee on Housing and Human Services
Health occupations: physical therapists; prescription requirement for physical therapy treatment; eliminate, and make other modifications to the practice of physical therapy
Referred to Health Policy | Passed by Cmttee
Health facilities: certificate of need; certificate of need requirements for certain outpatient imaging centers
Referred to Cmtee on Health Policy
Crimes: other; preventing access to a health care facility; prohibit
Referred to Cmtee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
For information on these or other legislative issues, please contact Kate Dorsey.