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MI HB5521
MI HB5521Human services: medical services; organ transplant coverage; prohibit if the organ is from a country known for organ harvesting. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109z.
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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
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 109z.
AI Summary
This bill, by adding Section 109z to the Social Welfare Act, prohibits the state's medical assistance program from covering human organ transplants if the operation takes place in China or another country designated by the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services as known for forced organ harvesting, or if the organ itself was obtained through a sale or donation originating in such a country. Forced organ harvesting is defined within the bill as the removal of organs from a living person through coercion, abduction, deception, fraud, or exploitation of vulnerability. This measure aims to prevent state funding from supporting organ transplants that may be linked to unethical practices in countries with known issues of organ trafficking.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/18/2026 (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5521 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2026-HIB-5521.htm |
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