to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025.
Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203 before the committee: HB 5201 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2835. HB 5202 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2837. HB 5203 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by 2023 PA 208. Representative Paquette, Representative Wortz, and Representative Smit testified in support of HB 5201, HB 5202, and HB 5203. Questions and discussion followed. Eileen McNeil, representing Citizens for Traditional Values, joined by Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan, Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, and Ariane Fisher, representing Mother and Unborn Baby Care, testified in support of HB 5201, HB 5202, and HB 5203. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did not wish to speak: Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Ashlea Phenicre, representing Planned Parenthood. Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Dr. Vashali Bhargava, representing the American College of Obstetricians. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing herself. Professor William Wagner, representing himself. The Chair laid HB 5162 before the committee: HB 5162 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7204 (MCL 333.7204), as amended by 2012 PA 182. Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 5162. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5162, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 4896, HB 4925, HB 4935 and HB 4981 before the committee: HB 4896 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17001 and 17011 (MCL 333.17001 and 333.17011), section 17001 as amended by 2018 PA 624 and section 17011 as amended by 2006 PA 398. HB 4925 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17012 and 17031 (MCL 333.17012 and 333.17031), section 17031 as amended by 2018 PA 463, and by adding section 17012a. HB 4935 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16601 (MCL 333.16601), as amended by 2018 PA 463, and by adding sections 16187b and 16611a. HB 4981 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16281, 16905, 18101, 18105, 18106, 18111, 18114, and 18117 (MCL 333.16281, 333.16905, 333.18101, 333.18105, 333.18106, 333.18111, 333.18114, and 333.18117), section 16281 as added and section 18117 as amended by 1998 PA 496, section 16905 as amended by 2006 PA 388, sections 18101 and 18111 as amended and sections 18106 and 18114 as added by 2019 PA 96, and section 18105 as amended by 2006 PA 429. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4896 and HB 4925, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4896 and HB 4925, but did not wish to speak: Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.