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MI HB5456
MI HB5456Military affairs: other; hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5457'26
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy grant program and pilot program for providing treatment to veterans with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a pilot program for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a treatment delivered under increased atmospheric pressure, for eligible veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will create a grant program to fund providers who offer this therapy at no cost to these veterans. The pilot program, which will end three years after its commencement, requires providers to meet specific criteria, including having a medical director, a safety director, and adhering to established treatment protocols. The bill also outlines detailed requirements for both hard-shelled and soft-shelled hyperbaric chambers, including FDA clearance, accreditation, and independent safety audits. Eligible veterans must have their TBI or PTSD documented by a physician, and their treatment plans must be approved by the DHHS. Providers will be reimbursed at a set rate, and veterans will not be billed for services. Finally, the DHHS will submit a report evaluating the program's effectiveness after it concludes.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (26)
Kathy Schmaltz (R)*,
Brian BeGole (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Karl Bohnak (R),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Steve Frisbie (R),
Phil Green (R),
Jaime Greene (R),
Mike Harris (R),
Mike Hoadley (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Tom Kunse (R),
Rylee Linting (R),
Greg Markkanen (R),
Donavan McKinney (D),
Pat Outman (R),
Brad Paquette (R),
Joseph Pavlov (R),
Angela Rigas (R),
Ron Robinson (R),
J.R. Roth (R),
Bill Schuette (R),
Jamie Thompson (R),
Jason Woolford (R),
Doug Wozniak (R),
Mai Xiong (D),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/15/2026 (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5456 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2026-HIB-5456.htm |
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