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This bill requires freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities, which are specialized clinics offering treatment using pressurized oxygen in a chamber, to be licensed by the state's health department. The bill outlines responsibilities for the owners and operators of these facilities, including ensuring safety protocols, proper staffing, and quality of care, and mandates the appointment of a medical director and a safety coordinator who meet specific training and certification requirements. Facilities must also comply with national safety standards, such as those from NFPA 99 (National Fire Protection Association 99, a standard for healthcare facilities' electrical and gas systems), and prominently display their license, accreditation information, and approved uses of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Patients must be informed about the risks, benefits, and FDA-approved indications for the therapy, and acknowledge this information in writing before treatment. The bill also allows for temporary permits for facilities needing more time to meet accreditation standards and requires the health department to maintain a public list of licensed facilities, with enforcement of these new regulations delayed for two years after the bill's enactment to allow facilities time to comply.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0805