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MI HB5369

MI HB5369
Children: health; automatic qualification for children's special health care services for certain children affected by lead exposure; require. Amends secs. 5823 & 5825 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5823 & 333.5825). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5368'23


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Introduced
11/14/2023
In Committee
12/18/2024
Crossed Over
12/10/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"by amending section 5474 (MCL 333.5474), as added by 1998 PA 219.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Code to require the Department of Health to establish a lead poisoning prevention program. The key provisions include: (1) requiring the Department to develop a comprehensive plan and educational materials on lead poisoning prevention, (2) requiring healthcare providers to report all blood lead level tests to the Department, and (3) requiring the Department to annually report to the legislature on the number of children screened and confirmed to have elevated blood lead levels, as well as prepare a report on the program's expenditures. The bill also includes a provision stating that it will not take effect unless a related bill, House Bill No. 5368, is also enacted into law.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 12/18/2024)

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