to adopt the meeting minutes from September 03, 2025.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 03, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4402 before the committee: HB 4402 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 5431 and 5432 (MCL 333.5431 and 333.5432), section 5431 as amended by 2002 PA 691 and section 5432 as added by 2006 PA 31, and by adding section 5143. At 9:06 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:07 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson called the committee back to order. Representative VanderWall testified in support of HB 4402. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Chelsea Conrad, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition, testified in support of HB 4402. Questions and discussions followed. Kim Williams, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4402. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Megan Pesch, representing the National CMV Foundation, testified in support of HB 4402. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4108, HB 4847 and HB 4107 before the committee: HB 4108 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled "An act to relieve certain persons from civil liability when rendering emergency care, when rendering care to persons involved in competitive sports under certain circumstances, or when participating in a mass immunization program approved by the department of public health," (MCL 691.1501 to 691.1507) by adding section 8. HB 4847 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 2006 PA 23, entitled "An act to regulate certain health clubs with respect to potential medical emergencies; and to provide for civil sanctions," by amending section 3 (MCL 333.26313). HB 4107 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1170a (MCL 380.1170a), as added by 2016 PA 388. Representatives Harris, Frisbie, and Prestin testified in support of HB 4108 and HB 4847. Questions and discussions followed. Laura Walker, representing Stop the Bleed, testified in support of HB 4108 and HB 4847. Dana Lockwood, representing Stop the Bleed, testified in support of HB 4108 and HB 4847. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4108 and HB 4847, but did not wish to speak: The Michigan Trauma Coalition. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The Chair laid HB 4841 before the committee: HB 4841 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2848 and 2854 (MCL 333.2848 and 333.2854), as amended by 2023 PA 209. Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4841. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4841, but did not wish to speak: Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan. Katherine Bussard, representing Salt and Light Global. Jeff Hewson, representing the Michigan Family Forum. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4841 and HB 4847, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.