Bill > HB4171

This bill provides a supplemental appropriation of $10,000,000 from the state general fund to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services specifically for testing and monitoring H5N1 avian influenza in hospital settings. The funding is designated as a work project that will run until September 30, 2029, with detailed provisions for its use. The bill outlines three primary purposes for the funds: (1) testing individuals who have been exposed to infected birds or have flu-like symptoms, including health care workers, using methods like nasal swabs, throat swabs, saliva, and blood tests; (2) conducting genetic sequencing and subtyping of positive H5N1 tests to understand specific strain characteristics, following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protocols; and (3) disseminating testing data to the public to help monitor virus spread and inform public health response strategies. The appropriation is a one-time funding allocation intended to support comprehensive surveillance and prevention efforts related to potential avian influenza transmission. Unspent funds will remain available for the project's completion and will not automatically lapse at the end of the fiscal year, allowing for ongoing research and testing efforts.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4171