Bill > HB5351

This bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code to provide additional guidance on how the state health department should develop rules related to immunizations. The bill requires the department to consider recommendations from multiple medical organizations when creating immunization rules, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Academy of Pediatrics, and others. If these organizations have conflicting recommendations, the department must consult with the Michigan advisory committee on immunizations. The bill also mandates that if CDC immunization recommendations are repealed or modified, the state must maintain at least the immunization requirements that were in effect on January 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill expands the state's immunization registry rules to potentially include other health information like lead screening for children, and it clarifies the department's existing responsibilities for creating rules about immunization age periods, minimum vaccination ages, required doses, school immunization levels, and reporting requirements. The bill is contingent on the passage of a companion bill, suggesting it is part of a broader legislative package addressing immunization policies.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5351