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MI HB5828
MI HB5828Insurance: health insurers; invoking suicide clauses in insurance policies; prohibit if in compliance with death with dignity act. Amends secs. 3905 & 4037 (MCL 500.3905 & 500.4037) & adds secs. 3406rr. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5825'26
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Introduced
04/21/2026
04/21/2026
In Committee
04/21/2026
04/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled"The insurance code of 1956,"by amending sections 3905 and 4037 (MCL 500.3905 and 500.4037), section 3905 as added by 1992 PA 84 and section 4037 as amended by 1994 PA 226, and by adding section 3406rr.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Insurance Code of 1956 to prevent health insurers from denying or limiting coverage for individuals who are complying with the Death with Dignity Act, which allows terminally ill adults to end their lives with medical assistance. Specifically, it adds a new section prohibiting insurers from invoking suicide clauses in health insurance policies if the insured's death is in accordance with the Death with Dignity Act. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing sections regarding long-term care coverage and universal life insurance policies to ensure that suicide clauses do not apply in cases where an individual ends their life under the Death with Dignity Act. The term "Death with Dignity Act" refers to legislation that permits eligible individuals to receive a prescription for medication to end their life.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Brenda Carter (D)*,
Kimberly Edwards (D),
Reggie Miller (D),
Veronica Paiz (D),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Samantha Steckloff (D),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/21/2026 (on 04/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5828 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2026-HIB-5828.htm |
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