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MI SB0628

MI SB0628
Human services: medical services; coverage for syringe service programs; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109t.


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Introduced
10/30/2025
In Committee
10/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

103rd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled"The social welfare act,"(MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109t.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Michigan Social Welfare Act to require the state department of health and human services to provide medical assistance coverage for syringe service programs (SSPs). SSPs are harm reduction initiatives designed to help people who inject drugs reduce health risks by providing clean injection equipment like new needles, syringes, and related supplies such as alcohol wipes and sharps disposal containers. By offering these services, SSPs aim to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis C, reduce needle sharing, and connect individuals who use drugs with health and social services. The bill specifically mandates that the medical assistance program include coverage for these comprehensive harm reduction programs, which go beyond just providing clean needles by offering a range of supportive services to a vulnerable population.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Housing And Human Services (on 10/30/2025)

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