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MI HB5420
MI HB5420Health facilities: hospitals; certain drug screens conducted in hospitals; require to include a test for substances determined by rule and to provide certain reporting. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21525.
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Introduced
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21525.
AI Summary
This bill requires hospitals to include tests for specific "qualified substances" when conducting drug screens for diagnosing drug overdoses. The hospitals must report the test results to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in a format prescribed by the department, with the results being confidential and stripped of patient identifiers. The DHHS will use these reports to study and document trends, patterns, and risk factors associated with these substances. The relevant state department, in consultation with DHHS, must create and annually review a list of these "qualified substances" within 180 days of the bill's effective date. The bill defines a "drug screen" as a chemical analysis testing for multiple substances, and "qualified substances" as those specifically identified in the department's rules. By collecting this anonymized data, the bill aims to provide insights into drug overdose trends without compromising patient privacy.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Stephanie Young (D)*,
Kelly Breen (D),
Kimberly Edwards (D),
Kara Hope (D),
Jaz Martus (D),
Reggie Miller (D),
Tonya Myers Phillips (D),
Amos O'Neal (D),
Veronica Paiz (D),
Jamie Thompson (R),
Dylan Wegela (D),
Jimmie Wilson (D),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/18/2025 (on 12/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5420 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-5420.htm |
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