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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 24, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Reps. Brenda Carter and Whitsett. Excused: Reps. Brenda Carter and Whitsett. The Chair laid HB 4832 and HB 5303 before the committee: HB 4832 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 7303a, 17001, 17011, 17501, and 17511 (MCL 333.7303a, 333.17001, 333.17011, 333.17501, and 333.17511), section 7303a as amended by 2019 PA 43, section 17001 as amended by 2018 PA 624, sections 17011 and 17511 as amended by 2006 PA 398, and section 17501 as amended by 2018 PA 524, and by adding sections 16325a, 17034, 17034a, 17034b, 17534, 17534a, and 17534b. HB 5303 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 105i (MCL 400.105i), as added by 2023 PA 279. Chair VanderWall gave remarks on HB 4832 and HB 5303. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4832, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Lindsay Brieschke, representing the Michigan Health Council. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4832, but did not wish to speak: Ariane Toth, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Natalie Bies, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Taylor Maples, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Brendan Corey, representing the Michigan State University CRNA Program. Kara Blatchford, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Maunda Morrison, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. William Sadler. Nathan Friese. Grace Demas, representing Michigan State University CRNAs. Cameron Face, representing the Michigan State University Nurse Anesthesia Program. Jamelynne Santamaria. Taylor Roberts, representing Michigan State University Nurse Anesthesiology. Kaitlyn Boughton. Amanoa Winston, representing Michigan State University SRNAs and CRNAs. Krystal Teichow, representing Michigan State University CRNAs. Trevon Hall, representing Michigan State University SRNAs. Mustafa Alshorbaji, representing the Michigan State University CRNA Program. Colette Genco, representing Michigan State University CRNAs. Andrew Suzio, representing the Michigan State University CRNA Program. Katheryn Balaj, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and Michigan State University. Jennifer Dickie, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Brian Kulikowski. Tresa Sell, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Alex Hughes, representing Michigan State University. Kelly Lusk, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Drew Mojica, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Corbin Killam, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Laura Farah, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Vallen Barbat, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Estera Rusnak, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Bridget Kutsche, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Gazmend Duhanaj, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Sarah Rush, representing Michigan State University Nurse Anesthetists. Rebecca Stiles, representing Michigan State University. Eric Woolley, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Jenna Klein, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Amil Issa, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Diamond Jones, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Katherine Fordham, representing the Michigan State University CRNA Program. Erin Ryan, representing the Michigan State University NA Program. Aowar Mahmoud, representing Oakland University SRNAs. Shihan Huang, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Logan Shadala, representing Oakland University CRNAs. Tanja Dimorski, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Marissa Floro, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Stephanie Mrozinski. Cleo L. Brown. Paige Docherty, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Moe Ozaki, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Brett Phillips, representing Oakland University. Daniel Ratliff, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Lauren Bonfglio, representing Oakland University CRNAs. Emma Ray, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Paul Geren, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Kristina Klusek, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Matt Miggins, representing CRNAs. Patrick Slade, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Blair Cullen, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Madison Boyd, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Gina Landa, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Stephanie Turner, representing Oakland University. Haley Velisek, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Ariana Johnson, representing Oakland University. Madison Barne, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. David Idzior, representing Bay CRNAs, and the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Samantha Ham, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Dustin Blom, representing the University of Michigan DNAO, and the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Emma Clark, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Ann Mary Drews, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Marie Surgen, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Paige Jevove, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Philip Avramoski, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Brett Riopelle, representing the University of Michigan- Flint Nurse Anesthesia. LaChelle Lee. Alexis Tangali, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Marina Gjeleviq, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Keylah Kilbourne, representing the University of Michigan- Flint, and the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. James Reder, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Julie Staczekmarx, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Ramone Jarrett, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Daniel Oh, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Jaylon Angel, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Marie Fouroan, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Amanda Baweja, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Amber Todd, representing CRNA Students of Michigan. Britny Porter, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Athena Lievense, representing CRNA Students of Michigan. Emily Breneman, representing the Michigan State University CRNA Program. Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Hillary Beeckman, representing Michigan State University. Gena Welch, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Margaret Merogi, representing the Oakland University CRNA Program. Adriana Dushaj, representing the Oakland University CRNA Program. Carley Wilson, representing the Michigan State University CRNA Program. Monika Titus, representing the Oakland University CRNA Program. Jessica Bumer, representing the Oakland University CRNA Program. Gina Furnari. Karlee Braniff. Karin Koberstein. Alexa Ellish. Nicholas Rebel. Victoria Zolkewsky Nelson. Kendal Gillihan. Nia Patel. Jill Johnson. Amy Franckowiak. Jennifer Dickie. Danielle Malouf. Susan Duerr-Trebilcock. Ron Seligman. Seema John. Jonathan Salanta. Keara Boyle. Marissa Sharma. Jonathan Todd Takala. Hannah Walmsley-Solt. Kyle Cameron. Kyla Mitchell. Claire Simon. Aman Sharma. Jamell Mitchell. Michael Solt. Tina Halilaj. Ashlee Lionte. Lindsay Mason. Brenda Bremer. Kirsten Reddy. Joe Nelson. Andrew Cullison. Isabelle Miller. Brandon Schell. Stephanie Basham. Gaspare Destasi. Brandon Snider. Charles Ashley. Christopher O’Hagan. Natalie Delaney. Michael Strating. John Sordyl. Kurt Cullison. Lucas Pfruender. Ron Stelter. Kelsey Naughton. Trevor Hazen. Gibson Crandle. Donna Kemp. Megan DesMadryl. Elizabeth Mondoux. Eric Prichard. Aqua Moore. Stephanie Sturtz. Paul Allen. Bianca Adair. Curtis Holt. Grant Murphy. Elizabeth Lester. Emily Zahodne. Justin Bielby. Tonilee Cullison. Laurel Schaaf. Soto Tuned. Margaret Kohler. Ryan O’Dowd. Kayla Miller. Kim Lodge. Emma Merlington. Devin Simpson. Brittany Johnson. Izak Finn. Nicholas Bowers. Sara Hoover. Teresa Alu. Karen Anklam. Myron Zolkewsky. Romana Cammarata. Dennis Sauve Jr. Khadija Numan. Caitlin Pemberton. Dawn Slade. Holly Hancock. Donald Farago. Brandon Maples. Stefan Webb. Dr. Timothy Turner. Nate Griswold. Riley Kopenski. Gwen Dukatz. Angela Genova. Linda McDonald. Maria Zolkewsky. Tamara Dukatz. Kyle Carson. Sean Kennedy. Alie Anderson. Cristina Maiuri. Denise J. Brown. Milena A. Marshall. Elaina Causley. Jessica Fortin. Nicolette Bohnert. Steven Carson. Michael Licata. Caitlin Carson. Katie Cooper. Emily Gray. Cathy Bohnert. Clayton Pemberton. Leif Marker. Lindsay Studt. Maura Dwyer. Shannon Carlson. Rebecca Artrip. Mary Raftery. Mark Gail. Jenelle Fye. Mary Lou Gagnon. Thomas Gagnon. Melissa O’Neill. Amanda Peterson. Lauren Bommarito. Maria Ciolino. Karen Sabatowski. Andrew Bommarito. Bryan Harris. Stephanie Harris. Annette Desancic. Bryanna Williams. Catarino Perez. Claire Farren. Zack Sabatowski. Nour Ayesh. Marisa Novello. Akmal Ayesh. Thahabia Ismail. Stephanie Warstler. Sara Irish. Lexie Carmody. Veronica Schulz. Carlee Snyder. Hansel Artrip. Alexandra Surgalski. Andrea Muller. Sara Eberhard. Jennifer Saleem. Elizabeth Lupinacci. Emily Edgcombe. Marsha Fischmeister. Chelsea Hillman. MaryAnn Dow. Emma Nicholson. Austyn Killebrew. Laura Rodgers. Adam Brieger. Frances Joshi. Lindsey Weber. Larry Huber. Anne Marie Talbot. Curtis DeVries. Abby Barden. Kelsey Carson. Hallie Gordley. Fatme Abboud. Kathryn Gibson. Lucky Moldenhauer. Graham Blun. Laura Holland. Hui Hua Yue. Seoyoung Park. Stephanie Poling Wise. Moriah Shrewsbury. Christina Hamon. Shubing Cao. Susan Huber. Joyce Irish. Kaylee Simpson. Rachel Sinicki. Jeff Sinicki. Grant Voisinet. Tamara Miller. Jenni Lofland. Elizabeth Barnes. Alex Fischmeister. Lauren Huber. Sarah McKae. Jill Buist. Eric Bradberry. Alex Gumper. Danielle Gauntlett. Treavor Eimers. Krista McKee. Diane Morris. Mary Downey. Erin Locke. Mike Salmi. Steven Bliss. Melissa Murray. Eric Chaudhary. Chad Murray. Ann Marie Lietaert. James Falzon. Dominique Mones. Erika Holland. Shanavia Coleman. Jonathan Becker Jessica Hubl. Laura Dyjach. Jacob Rowley. Joshua Tschiggfrey. Taylor Lichon. Gena Welch. Ashlee Hendricksen. Jordan Sharon. Cara Leonard. Joshua Tschiggfrey. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5303, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Miguel Rodriquez, representing the General Council for American Pharmacies. The Chair laid HB 5681 before the committee: HB 5681 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 2004 PA 47, entitled "Medical records access act," by amending section 9 (MCL 333.26269). Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5681. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5681 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5728, HB 5729, HB 5730, HB 5731, HB 5732, HB 5733, HB 5734, HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737 and HB 5738 before the committee: HB 5728 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1984 PA 233, entitled "Prudent purchaser act," by amending section 2 (MCL 550.52), as amended by 2014 PA 74. HB 5729 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 6230, 6233, 6234, and 6238 (MCL 333.6230, 333.6233, 333.6234, and 333.6238), sections 6230 and 6234 as added and section 6233 as amended by 2012 PA 501 and section 6238 as amended by 2015 PA 104. HB 5730 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1987 PA 230, entitled "Municipal health facilities corporations act," by amending section 103 (MCL 331.1103), as amended by 2010 PA 331. HB 5731 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100a and 260 (MCL 330.1100a and 330.1260), section 100a as amended by 2023 PA 118 and section 260 as amended by 2014 PA 200; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5732 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 206 (MCL 125.3206), as amended by 2022 PA 206. HB 5733 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 625b (MCL 257.625b), as amended by 2018 PA 657. HB 5734 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending section 414a (MCL 550.1414a), as amended by 1988 PA 345. HB 5735 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 2023 PA 313, entitled "Overdose fatality review act," by amending section 3 (MCL 330.3023). HB 5736 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 2000 PA 251, entitled "Patient's right to independent review act," by amending section 3 (MCL 550.1903), as amended by 2016 PA 274. HB 5737 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2025 PA 45. HB 5738 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult foster care facility licensing act," by amending sections 3 and 26a (MCL 400.703 and 400.726a), section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 557 and section 26a as amended by 2018 PA 388. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5728, HB 5729, HB 5730, HB 5731, HB 5732, HB 5733, HB 5734, HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737 and HB 5738, but did not wish to speak: Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5728 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bierlein moved to report out HB 5729 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5730 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5731 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5732 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Schmaltz moved to report out HB 5733 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5734 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5735 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5736 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5737 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5738 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5903 before the committee: HB 5903 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 134 (MCL 330.1134), as amended by 2015 PA 59. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5903, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Harmony Gould, representing Pine Rest Christian Mental Health. Representative Bierlein testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 5903. Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5903. The motion prevailed 11-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5903 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. The Chair laid HB 5943 and HB 5944 before the committee: HB 5943 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding chapter 9B. HB 5944 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109y. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5943 and HB 5944, but did not wish to speak: Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5943 and HB 5944, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Yorke, representing Patriot Ambulance Services. Representative Frisbie testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 5943. Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5943. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5943 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Foreman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5944. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5944 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 144, SB 590 and SB 591 before the committee: SB 144 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17801, 17820, 17822, 17824, and 17825 (MCL 333.17801, 333.17820, 333.17822, 333.17824, and 333.17825), section 17801 as amended and section 17825 as added by 2009 PA 55, sections 17820 and 17822 as amended by 2016 PA 499, and section 17824 as amended by 2014 PA 260, and by adding section 17825a. SB 590 (Sen. Outman) 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. SB 591 (Sen. Chang) 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). Representative Meerman moved to report out SB 144 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 590 and SB 591, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Representative Prestin moved to report out SB 590 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Witwer moved to report out SB 591 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representatives Brenda Carter and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:29 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 17, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Reps. Thompson and Whitsett. Excused: Reps. Thompson and Whitsett. Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5728, HB 5729, HB 5730, HB 5731, HB 5732, HB 5733, HB 5734, HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737 and HB 5738 before the committee: HB 5728 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1984 PA 233, entitled "Prudent purchaser act," by amending section 2 (MCL 550.52), as amended by 2014 PA 74. HB 5729 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 6230, 6233, 6234, and 6238 (MCL 333.6230, 333.6233, 333.6234, and 333.6238), sections 6230 and 6234 as added and section 6233 as amended by 2012 PA 501 and section 6238 as amended by 2015 PA 104. HB 5730 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1987 PA 230, entitled "Municipal health facilities corporations act," by amending section 103 (MCL 331.1103), as amended by 2010 PA 331. HB 5731 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100a and 260 (MCL 330.1100a and 330.1260), section 100a as amended by 2023 PA 118 and section 260 as amended by 2014 PA 200; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5732 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 206 (MCL 125.3206), as amended by 2022 PA 206. HB 5733 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 625b (MCL 257.625b), as amended by 2018 PA 657. HB 5734 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending section 414a (MCL 550.1414a), as amended by 1988 PA 345. HB 5735 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 2023 PA 313, entitled "Overdose fatality review act," by amending section 3 (MCL 330.3023). HB 5736 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 2000 PA 251, entitled "Patient's right to independent review act," by amending section 3 (MCL 550.1903), as amended by 2016 PA 274. HB 5737 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2025 PA 45. HB 5738 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult foster care facility licensing act," by amending sections 3 and 26a (MCL 400.703 and 400.726a), section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 557 and section 26a as amended by 2018 PA 388. Representative Schmaltz testified in support of HB 5728, HB 5729, HB 5730, HB 5731, HB 5732, HB 5733, HB 5734, HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737 and HB 5738. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5728, HB 5729, HB 5730, HB 5731, HB 5732, HB 5733, HB 5734, HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737 and HB 5738, but did not wish to speak: Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The Chair laid SB 144 before the committee: SB 144 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17801, 17820, 17822, 17824, and 17825 (MCL 333.17801, 333.17820, 333.17822, 333.17824, and 333.17825), section 17801 as amended and section 17825 as added by 2009 PA 55, sections 17820 and 17822 as amended by 2016 PA 499, and section 17824 as amended by 2014 PA 260, and by adding section 17825a. Brian Gilbert, representing the American Physical Therapy Association-Michigan, and Michael Shoemaker, representing the American Physical Therapy Association, testified in support of SB 144. Questions and discussion followed. Senator Santana testified in support of SB 144. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 144, but did not wish to speak: Kim Ferreira, representing the Andrews University Physical Therapy Program. Dr. Amy Heath, representing the Western Michigan University Physical Therapy School. Debbie Silkwood, representing the Central Michigan University Physical Therapy Program. Jon Rose, representing Grand Valley State University. Tina Reid, representing the Wayne State University Physical Therapy School. Jennifer Blackwook, representing the University of Michigan Flint Physical Therapy Program. Sarah Arena, representing the Oakland University Physical Therapy Program. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 144, but did not wish to speak: Diana Silas, representing the Michigan Orthopedic Society. Tim Gaughan, representing the Michigan Association of Chiropractors. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 144, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. The Chair laid HB 5974 before the committee: HB 5974 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 2004 PA 47, entitled "Medical records access act," by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 333.26263 and 333.26265), section 3 as amended by 2008 PA 124. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5974, but did not wish to speak: Professor William Wagner. Katherine Bussard. Eileen McNeil, representing Citizens for Traditional Values. Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5974 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5985 before the committee: HB 5985 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2701 and 2705 (MCL 333.2701 and 333.2705), section 2701 as amended by 2022 PA 38 and section 2705 as amended by 2022 PA 37. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5985, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5985. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5985 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 716 before the committee: SB 716 (Sen. Wojno) 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 Schmaltz moved to report out SB 716 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5254 and HB 5255 before the committee: HB 5254 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152. HB 5255 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to limit interest and charges on medical debt; to limit actions taken to collect medical debt; to limit the sale of medical debt; to require information to be provided regarding medical debt; and to provide remedies. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5254 and HB 5255, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Representative Bierlein moved to report out HB 5254 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5255 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6071, HB 6072 and HB 6073 before the committee: HB 6071 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to require hospitals to develop and implement financial assistance programs for certain patients; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to allow for the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions and remedies. HB 6072 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1913 PA 350, entitled "An act to enable counties to establish and maintain public hospitals, levy a tax and issue bonds therefor, borrow money and issue bonds and notes therefor, elect hospital trustees, maintain training schools for nurses, maintain nursing home facilities, provide suitable means for the care of tuberculous persons, and to make possible the ultimate establishment of an adequate supply of hospitals," by amending section 17 (MCL 331.167). HB 6073 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to prohibit consumer reporting agencies from including certain information related to medical debt in consumer reports; to establish standards for the collection of medical debt; to regulate certain reporting of medical debt; and to provide remedies. Representative Frisbie testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 6073. Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6073. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 6071 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 6072 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 6073 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 449, SB 450, SB 451, SB 701 and SB 702 before the committee: SB 449 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to require hospitals to develop and implement financial assistance programs for certain patients; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to allow for the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions and remedies. SB 450 (Sen. Lindsey) A bill to amend 1913 PA 350, entitled "An act to enable counties to establish and maintain public hospitals, levy a tax and issue bonds therefor, borrow money and issue bonds and notes therefor, elect hospital trustees, maintain training schools for nurses, maintain nursing home facilities, provide suitable means for the care of tuberculous persons, and to make possible the ultimate establishment of an adequate supply of hospitals," by amending section 17 (MCL 331.167). SB 451 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to prohibit consumer reporting agencies from including certain information related to medical debt in consumer reports; to establish standards for the collection of medical debt; to regulate certain reporting of medical debt; and to provide remedies. SB 701 (Sen. Lindsey) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152. SB 702 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to limit interest and charges on medical debt; to limit actions taken to collect medical debt; to limit the sale of medical debt; to require information to be provided regarding medical debt; and to provide remedies. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 449, SB 450, SB 451, SB 701 and SB 702, but did not wish to speak: Caroline Roberson, representing the ALS Association. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Representative DeBoer moved to report out SB 449 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Schmaltz moved to report out SB 450 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bohnak moved to report out SB 451 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Witwer moved to report out SB 701 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoskins moved to report out SB 702 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5943 and HB 5944 before the committee: HB 5943 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding chapter 9B. HB 5944 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109y. Representative Frisbie, joined by Mark Meijer, representing Life EMS Ambulance, and Kyle Hoffmaster, representing Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, testified in support of HB 5943 and HB 5944. Questions and discussion followed. Kelsey Ostergren, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, testified in support of HB 5943 and HB 5944. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5943 and HB 5944, but did not wish to speak: Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan. Angela Madden, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Representative Frisbie moved to excuse Representatives Thompson and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:11 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 10, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Whitsett, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 03, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 716 before the committee: SB 716 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7204 (MCL 333.7204), as amended by 2012 PA 182. Bill Drake, representing the office of Senator Wojno, testified in support of SB 716. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 716, but did not wish to speak: Madeline Fata, representing Compass Pathways. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 716, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 5985 before the committee: HB 5985 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2701 and 2705 (MCL 333.2701 and 333.2705), section 2701 as amended by 2022 PA 38 and section 2705 as amended by 2022 PA 37. Representative Kunse, joined by Michelle Kelly, and Sydney VanBuren testified in support of HB 5985. Questions and discussion followed. Eric Roath, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association, testified in support of HB 5985. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5985, but did not wish to speak: Amy Drumm, representing Walgreens. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Justus Woell, representing Munson Healthcare. Sonny Hoogendoorn, representing Corewell Health. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The Chair laid HB 5974 before the committee: HB 5974 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 2004 PA 47, entitled "Medical records access act," by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 333.26263 and 333.26265), section 3 as amended by 2008 PA 124. Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 5974. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5974, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Jenny Kinne, representing Planned Parenthood. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5974, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The Chair laid HB 6022 and SB 205 before the committee: HB 6022 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100a, 400, 409, 410, 439, 464, 475, 482, 498e, 498f, 498h, 498l, 498p, and 972 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1400, 330.1409, 330.1410, 330.1439, 330.1464, 330.1475, 330.1482, 330.1498e, 330.1498f, 330.1498h, 330.1498l, 330.1498p, and 330.1972), section 100a as amended by 2023 PA 118, section 400 as amended by 2018 PA 595, section 409 as amended by 2022 PA 214, sections 410, 475, and 482 as amended by 2018 PA 593, section 439 as amended and section 972 as added by 2020 PA 402, sections 464, 498f, 498l, and 498p as amended by 1995 PA 290, and sections 498e and 498h as amended by 2012 PA 540. SB 205 (Sen. Daley) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 10401. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 6022 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-7: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Schmaltz, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 205, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Representative Frisbie moved to report out SB 205 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Whitsett, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:38 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    2026-06-10
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 3, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Reps. Brenda Carter and Whitsett. Excused: Reps. Brenda Carter and Whitsett. Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 20, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6022 before the committee: HB 6022 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100a, 400, 409, 410, 439, 464, 475, 482, 498e, 498f, 498h, 498l, 498p, and 972 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1400, 330.1409, 330.1410, 330.1439, 330.1464, 330.1475, 330.1482, 330.1498e, 330.1498f, 330.1498h, 330.1498l, 330.1498p, and 330.1972), section 100a as amended by 2023 PA 118, section 400 as amended by 2018 PA 595, section 409 as amended by 2022 PA 214, sections 410, 475, and 482 as amended by 2018 PA 593, section 439 as amended and section 972 as added by 2020 PA 402, sections 464, 498f, 498l, and 498p as amended by 1995 PA 290, and sections 498e and 498h as amended by 2012 PA 540. At 9:05 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:06 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson called the committee back to order. Representative VanderWall, joined by Dominick Pallone, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in support of HB 6022. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:32 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson laid the committee at ease. At 9:33 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Alan Bolter and Dave Lowe, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 6022. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4864, HB 4865, HB 5975, HB 5773 and HB 5774 before the committee: HB 4864 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5456 (MCL 333.5456), as amended by 2002 PA 644. HB 4865 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," (MCL 289.1101 to 289.8111) by adding section 7130. HB 5975 (Rep. Fox) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5474 (MCL 333.5474), as added by 1998 PA 219. HB 5773 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16282a. HB 5774 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 58B. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4864, HB 4865 and HB 5975, but did not wish to speak: Caleigh Bedwin, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4864, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Heather Bomsta, representing the Michigan's Children Organization. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5975, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Representative Bierlein moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4864. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4864 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Meerman. Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4865. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4865 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Meerman. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5975 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Thompson. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5773 and HB 5774, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Jim Casha. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5773 and HB 5774, but did not wish to speak: Caleigh Bedwin, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5773. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Thompson. Representative Schmaltz moved to report out HB 5773 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Thompson. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5774, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5774. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Thompson. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5774 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Thompson. The committee returned to consideration of HB 6022. Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan, testified with a neutral position on HB 6022. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6022, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Dana Lasenby, representing the Oakland Community Health Network. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6022, but did not wish to speak: Alex Seasock, representing Memorial Healthcare. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Joe Haveman, representing the Hope Network. Madeline Watts, representing the McLaren Health Plan. Representative Frisbie moved to excuse Representatives Brenda Carter and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:28 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    2026-06-03
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 20, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5773 and HB 5774 before the committee: HB 5773 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16282a. HB 5774 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 58B. Spencer Good, representing the Office of Representative Fox, joined by Adam Hagedorn, representing the Office of Representative Cavitt, testified in support of HB 5773, and HB 5774. Christine Callahan, representing the Clinton County Regional Educational Service Agency, and the Early On Michigan Foundation, testified in support of HB 5773, and HB 5774. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5773 and HB 5774, but did not wish to speak: Sherri Boyd, representing Arc Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4864, HB 4865 and HB 5975 before the committee: HB 4864 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5456 (MCL 333.5456), as amended by 2002 PA 644. HB 4865 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," (MCL 289.1101 to 289.8111) by adding section 7130. HB 5975 (Rep. Fox) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5474 (MCL 333.5474), as added by 1998 PA 219. Representative Rogers, joined by Representative Jaime Greene, testified in support of HB 4864, HB 4865, and HB 5975. Questions and discussion followed. Cheryl Dixon, representing the Western Michigan Homer Stryker Medical School, testified in support of HB 4864, HB 4865 and HB 5975. Questions and discussions followed. Christine Callahan returned to answer questions from the committee. Tom Neltner, representing Unleaded Kids, testified in support of HB 4864, HB 4865 and HB 5975. Questions and discussions followed. Shi Quezada, representing Parents for Healthy Homes, testified in support of HB 4864, HB 4865 and HB 5975. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4864, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4864 and HB 4865, but did not wish to speak: Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4864, HB 4865 and HB 5975, but did not wish to speak: Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Sherri Boyd, representing Arc Michigan. Mary Sue Schottenfels, representing the Ecology Center. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Abigail Clark, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council. Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association of Local Public Health. Meli X. Garcia. Lyke Thompson, representing the Detroit Lead Advocacy Parent Group. Ruth Ann Norton, representing the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative. Representative Foreman moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:03 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 13, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4466, HB 4467 and HB 4468 before the committee: HB 4466 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16221 and 16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), as amended by 2023 PA 209. HB 4467 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to prohibit chemical and surgical mutilation of minors; to provide remedies; and to provide for the powers of certain state officers and entities. HB 4468 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406ww. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4466 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine and Bohnak. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Representative Bierlein moved to report out HB 4467 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine and Bohnak. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4468 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine and Bohnak. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. The Chair laid HB 5681 before the committee: HB 5681 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 2004 PA 47, entitled "Medical records access act," by amending section 9 (MCL 333.26269). Representative Green, joined by Elizabeth McElhiney, representing the Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards, and Kyle Probst, representing Datavant, and the Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards, testified in support of HB 5681. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5681, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. The Chair laid HB 5903 before the committee: HB 5903 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 134 (MCL 330.1134), as amended by 2015 PA 59. Representative Bierlein, joined by Steve Vernon, representing Cedar Creek Hospital, testified in support of HB 5903. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5903, but did not wish to speak: Scott Miles, representing Southridge Behavioral Hospital. Dustin Ames, representing Metropolitan Behavioral Health. Jaime White, representing Havenwyck Hospital. Jennifer Nyheis, representing Forest View Hospital. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5903, but did not wish to speak: Ashley Christian, representing Henry Ford Health. Sonny Hoogendoorn, representing Corewell Health. Representative Bohnak moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:55 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    2026-05-13
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    meeting-438
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 29, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5709 before the committee: HB 5709 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 22224d. Representative Roth testified in support of HB 5709. Dr. Gregory Messenger, joined by Dr. Andrew Messenger, and Don Romain, representing Care for the Well, testified in support of HB 5709. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Randy Hicks, representing the Michigan Radiological Society, testified in opposition to HB 5709. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5709, but did not wish to speak: Robert Kennedy, representing Ear, Nose, & Throat Consultants. Michael Van Beele, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Tim Gaughan, representing the Michigan Chiropractors Association. Dr. Jeffery Weingarten, representing the Michigan Otolaryngologic Society. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5709, but did not wish to speak: Ashley Christian, representing Henry Ford Health. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The Chair laid SB 205 before the committee: SB 205 (Sen. Daley) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 10401. Senator Daley testified in support of SB 205. Patrick Wells-O'Brien, representing Gift of Life Michigan, testified in support of SB 205. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 205, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The Chair laid a presentation on Partnerships to Improve Michiganders’ Nutrition and Health before the committee. Kate Bauer, representing the University of Michigan Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health Policy, gave a presentation on Partnerships to Improve Michiganders' Nutrition and Health. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:11 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    2026-04-29
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 22, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Clerk read a letter dated April 21st, 2026, from House Speaker Matt Hall which removed Representative Karen Whitsett as Minority Vice Chair of the House Committee on Health Policy and added Representative Angela Witwer as Minority Vice Chair of the House Committee on Health Policy. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Reps. Tisdel, Brenda Carter and Whitsett. Excused: Reps. Tisdel, Brenda Carter and Whitsett. Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 590 and SB 591 before the committee: SB 590 (Sen. Outman) 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. SB 591 (Sen. Chang) 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). Senator Outman testified in support of SB 590 and SB 591. Laura Walker, representing the Michigan Trauma Coalition, testified in support of SB 590 and SB 591. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 590 and SB 591, but did not wish to speak: Alex Seasock, representing Memorial Healthcare. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The Chair laid HB 5303 before the committee: HB 5303 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 105i (MCL 400.105i), as added by 2023 PA 279. Megan Yaskanin, representing the Office of Representative Farhat, testified in support of HB 5303. Christine Shearer and Carrie Germain, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in support of HB 5303. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5303, but did not wish to speak: Miguel Rodriguez, representing American Pharmacies. Kate Skaggs, representing Meridian Health Plan. Dan Frey, representing Molina Health. Karla Ruest, representing the Professional Convention Management Association. Rory Lafferty, representing the Health Alliance Plan of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5302 and SB 413 before the committee: HB 5302 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 273b (MCL 330.1273b), as added by 2020 PA 402. SB 413 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 18221, 18223, 18233, and 18237 (MCL 333.18221, 333.18223, 333.18233, and 333.18237), section 18221 as amended by 2006 PA 395, section 18223 as amended by 2018 PA 24, section 18233 as amended by 1994 PA 234, and section 18237 as amended by 1998 PA 496. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5302, but did not wish to speak: Dan Frey, representing Molina Health. Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5302. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5302 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 413, but did not wish to speak: Megan Blue, representing Mosaic Counseling. Jess Riley, representing the National Association of Social Workers- Michigan Chapter. Representative Schmaltz moved to report out SB 413 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Meerman moved to excuse Representatives Tisdel, Brenda Carter and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:51 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    2026-04-22
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    meeting-412
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    2026-04-22 09:00:00.000000
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 15, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 449, SB 450 and SB 451 before the committee: SB 449 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to require hospitals to develop and implement financial assistance programs for certain patients; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to allow for the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions and remedies. SB 450 (Sen. Lindsey) A bill to amend 1913 PA 350, entitled "An act to enable counties to establish and maintain public hospitals, levy a tax and issue bonds therefor, borrow money and issue bonds and notes therefor, elect hospital trustees, maintain training schools for nurses, maintain nursing home facilities, provide suitable means for the care of tuberculous persons, and to make possible the ultimate establishment of an adequate supply of hospitals," by amending section 17 (MCL 331.167). SB 451 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to prohibit consumer reporting agencies from including certain information related to medical debt in consumer reports; to establish standards for the collection of medical debt; to regulate certain reporting of medical debt; and to provide remedies. Senator Anthony, joined by Senator Lindsey, testified in support of SB 449, SB 450, and SB 451. Questions and discussion followed. Ken Martin, representing the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan, testified in support of SB 449, SB 450 and SB 451. Questions and discussions followed. Zachary W. Taylor, representing the Consumer Data Industry Association, testified in opposition to SB 451. Questions and discussions followed. Anna Meyer, representing the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, testified in support of SB 449, SB 450 and SB 451. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5074, HB 5251 and HB 5252 before the committee: HB 5074 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16903, 18111, 18223, 18233, and 18509 (MCL 333.16903, 333.18111, 333.18223, 333.18233, and 333.18509), section 16903 as amended by 2006 PA 388, section 18111 as amended by 2019 PA 96, section 18223 as amended by 2018 PA 24, section 18233 as amended by 1994 PA 234, and section 18509 as amended by 2004 PA 61, and by adding sections 18111a and 18227. HB 5251 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109u. HB 5252 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 20106, 20109, 20115, and 20161 (MCL 333.20106, 333.20109, 333.20115, and 333.20161), sections 20106 and 20161 as amended by 2024 PA 252, section 20109 as amended by 2015 PA 156, and section 20115 as amended by 2023 PA 209, and by adding part 219A. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5074, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Michigan Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5074. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5074 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5251, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5251 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bierlein moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5252. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5252 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5254 and HB 5255 before the committee: HB 5254 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152. HB 5255 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to limit interest and charges on medical debt; to limit actions taken to collect medical debt; to limit the sale of medical debt; to require information to be provided regarding medical debt; and to provide remedies. Representative Pohutsky, joined by Representative Rigas, testified in support of HB 5254 and HB 5255. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 449, SB 450 and SB 451, but did not wish to speak: Jessica AcMoody, representing CEDAM. Kezia Ofosu Atta, representing the American Lung Association of Michigan. Caroline Roberson, representing the ALS Association. Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons Michigan. Libby Benton, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 449, SB 450 and SB 451, but did not wish to speak: Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Hospital Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5254, HB 5255, SB 449, SB 450 and SB 451, but did not wish to speak: Amber Bellazaire, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Angelica Katz, representing Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Lauren Edwards, representing Blood Cancer United. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Molly Medenblik, representing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5254 and HB 5255, but did not wish to speak: Mary Kay Makarewicz, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology. The Committee returned to discussion on SB 449, SB 450, and SB 451. Dr. Minal Patel, representing the University of Michigan School of Public Health, testified in support of SB 449, SB 450, and SB 451. Representative Foreman moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:10 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    2026-04-15
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    meeting-403
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 18, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4902, HB 4903 and HB 4904 before the committee: HB 4902 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by repealing section 18109 (MCL 333.18109). HB 4903 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18114 (MCL 333.18114), as added by 2019 PA 96. HB 4904 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18114 (MCL 333.18114), as added by 2019 PA 96; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4902 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 4903 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4904 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5251 and HB 5252 before the committee: HB 5251 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109u. HB 5252 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 20106, 20109, 20115, and 20161 (MCL 333.20106, 333.20109, 333.20115, and 333.20161), sections 20106 and 20161 as amended by 2024 PA 252, section 20109 as amended by 2015 PA 156, and section 20115 as amended by 2023 PA 209, and by adding part 219A. At 9:07 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:10 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson called the committee back to order. Representative VanderWall and Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 5251 and HB 5252. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:22 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson laid the committee at ease. At 9:23 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Jody Rogers, representing the The Kidz Club, testified in support of HB 5251 and HB 5252. Questions and discussions followed. Ann Marie Ramsey testified in support of HB 5251 and HB 5252. Aaron Faist testified in support of HB 5251 and HB 5252. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5251 and HB 5252, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:46 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 11, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Reps. Meerman and Whitsett. Excused: Reps. Meerman and Whitsett. Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 04, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 398 before the committee: SB 398 (Sen. Bellino) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 6230 and 6234 (MCL 333.6230 and 333.6234), as added by 2012 PA 501. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 398, but did not wish to speak: Duane Brejak, representing the National Association of Social Workers. Representative Bohnak moved to report out SB 398 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4902, HB 4903 and HB 4904 before the committee: HB 4902 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by repealing section 18109 (MCL 333.18109). HB 4903 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18114 (MCL 333.18114), as added by 2019 PA 96. HB 4904 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18114 (MCL 333.18114), as added by 2019 PA 96; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. At 9:05 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:06 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson called the committee back to order. Chair VanderWall, joined by Representative DeBoer, and Matthew Criado-Cano, representing the office of Representative Meerman, testified in support of HB 4902, HB 4903, and HB 4904. At 9:10 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson laid the committee at ease. At 9:11 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4903 and HB 4904, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Sara Sue Schaeffer, representing the Michigan Licensed Professional Counselors Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4903 and HB 4904, but did not wish to speak: Christopher DeBoer, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association. Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Duane Brejak, representing the National Association of Social Workers. The Chair laid HB 5074 before the committee: HB 5074 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16903, 18111, 18223, 18233, and 18509 (MCL 333.16903, 333.18111, 333.18223, 333.18233, and 333.18509), section 16903 as amended by 2006 PA 388, section 18111 as amended by 2019 PA 96, section 18223 as amended by 2018 PA 24, section 18233 as amended by 1994 PA 234, and section 18509 as amended by 2004 PA 61, and by adding sections 18111a and 18227. Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 5074. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5074, but did not wish to speak: Duane Brejak, representing the National Association of Social Workers. Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representatives Meerman and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:16 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 398 before the committee: SB 398 (Sen. Bellino) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 6230 and 6234 (MCL 333.6230 and 333.6234), as added by 2012 PA 501. Joseph Martin, representing the Office of Senator Bellino, testified in support of SB 398. Andrew Whitacre, representing Pew Charitable Trusts, testified in support of SB 398. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 398, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing Face Addiction Now. The Chair laid HB 4779 before the committee: HB 4779 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20187. Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4779. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4779 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: Rep. Meerman. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4832 before the committee: HB 4832 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 7303a, 17001, 17011, 17501, and 17511 (MCL 333.7303a, 333.17001, 333.17011, 333.17501, and 333.17511), section 7303a as amended by 2019 PA 43, section 17001 as amended by 2018 PA 624, sections 17011 and 17511 as amended by 2006 PA 398, and section 17501 as amended by 2018 PA 524, and by adding sections 16325a, 17034, 17034a, 17034b, 17534, 17534a, and 17534b. Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4832. Questions and discussions followed. Daniel Mesaras, representing the Michigan Academy of Anesthesiologists Assistants, joined by Dr. Jordan Brewer, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists, testified in support of HB 4832. Questions and discussion followed. Gena Welch, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists, testified in opposition to HB 4832. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Eric Reilly, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists, joined by Tom George, MD, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support of HB 4832. Questions and discussion followed. Theresa Bacon-Baguley, representing Grand Valley State University, testified in support of HB 4832. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4832, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Colleen Beauchamp, representing Corewell Health. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4832, but did not wish to speak: Carrie Linderoth, representing My Michigan Health. Irene Stashonsky. R. Stashonsky. William Chizmar, representing Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants. Hana Stashonsky. Danita Dreffs, representing Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants. Nick Simpson, representing Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants. Grant Raymor. Teresa Beck, representing Grand Valley State University. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Ina Okonowski, representing Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants. Brandon Wong. Alexander Linkner, representing Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants. Sonny Hoogendoorn, representing Corewell Health. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4832, but did not wish to speak: Representative Paiz Natalie Wenner. Tyler Price-Bell, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Morgan Hope, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Ashley Mills, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Maria Murdoch, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Eylonti Haliy, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Brian Kulikowski. Kirk Smallegan, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Mikaela Gordon. Andrew McClure, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Alexandra Bidnik, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Lachelle Lee, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Nicole Hunter, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Estera Rusnak, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Philip Avramoski, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Yessa Villarreal, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Kayla Goisdzinski, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Duskin Blem, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Marissa Charles. Heather Climstein, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Georgi Herling, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Dolrick Rosales, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Lauren Bifano, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Laura Rodgers, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Paige Tvanchida, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Emma Merlington, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Jennifer Dickie, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Jessica Phillips. Paul Allen, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Nestor Decker, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Julie Staczekmarx, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Karen Piper, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Josh McDonald, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Andrea Teitel, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Amy Franckowiak, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Laurel Bowfialio, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Britny Porter, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Athena Lievense, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Megan DesMadryl, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Kelcie Jimenez, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Anwar Mahmoud, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Blair Cullen. Patrick Suade, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Hannah Gobrogge, representing Oakland University. Limoza Wasko, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Nicole Daleo, representing Oakland University. Emily Villalpando, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Logon Shaelaia, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Liz Javzembowski, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Matt Miggins, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Connor Mailloux, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Kaylee Simpson. Carissa Fuerth, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Mariah Bondy. Samantha Acquista, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Charity Garno. Stephanie Garsteck-Polak. Aman Sharma, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists Joanne Bailey, representing the Michigan Affiliate of the American College of Certified Nurse Midwives Linda Komarnizki Bryan Bartosik Kathy Everts Marie Julien Nancy L. Richards Ben Pell Anna Mohr Kelly McKeon Victoria Zolkewsky Nelson Laura Sabatowski Sara Hoover Ariane Toth Nicole Karris Anne Nelson Tracy Chase Abigail Covacha Colleen Beauchamp Kelly Baumes Caitlyn Crawford Andrew Palazzo Jill Gorman Julie Cicerone Louiano Palazzo Krista McKee Nico Palazzo Hannah Walmsley Nitin Verman Patrick Hastings Sarah Keoleian Brooke Bielani Alexandra Murphy Alexis Britt, representing herself. Stephanie Pelarski Kate Sulitis Tina Reamer Dannie Hogan Connor Brancheau Betsy Scott Margaret M. Kohler Justeena Adams Justeena Kuiper Shannon Ghill Bryan Harris Anne Guidos Ashley Squires Denise Weeks Ashlee Lionte Sarah DiRosa Stephanie Harris Emily Sullivan Fogle Wes Nickie Hewitt Gary Guidos Jaime Bagnell-Leonardo Samuel Turner Talia Lampley Stacey DeVries Spencer Britt Doddi Brewer Lindsey W. 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Malcarne Andrea Masser Allison Frederick Jasmina Keserovic Theresa Haines Tiffany Lawrence Lindsey Sarnovsky Candance Brennan Kali Henry Anup Dulat Jessica Fortin Danielle Malouf Seema John Hillary Bonin Lyndsey Jung Pamela Supernois Kim Kujanek Sean Kennedy Ghitta Saab Kenneth Jung Andrea D’Agostino Megan Pfromm Kristen Hicks Shelley Costello Taylor Smith Stephanie Sturtz Jessica Massara Jacob Warwinsky Tory Massara Britni Cable Olivia Dallaire Ivana Roebuck Katrina Kleinschmit Elizabeth Lupinacci Deanna Sweaney Eliana Tom Maumer Mesinovic Alex Scheidt Jackie Dendooven Kathleen O’Shea Justin Ciecko Elizabeth Heath Chelsea Hillman Caitlin Bradley Tammy Long Kelsey Naughton Melanie Gerzema Steven Lechner Christopher Pichette Mitchell Bradley Alison Theisen Christina Gatto Stephen Kelly Robert Highley Shannon Jenkins Holly Miller Raymond Smith Karen Loniewski Kathryn Samoray Michelle Brenan Stephanie Basham Robert Kujanek Daniel Sandborn Robert Carter Alyssa Kerndt Jeff Jackson Zhaoping Chen Mitchell Bradley Connor Kerndt Ashley Holbrook Kathy Indish Ari Kostrzewa Lauren Snarski Kayla Martin Johanna McClanahan Sarah Struthers Melissa Huck Caitlyn Pichette Anita Lambieva-Mihaylov Antonina Crudo Isabella Leopardi Krista Rogers Natalie Anne Larry Huber Victoria Eads Pamela Price Alyssa Boatman Sarah Thomas Brennan Kulhanek Danelle Ball Martha Struthers Victoria Toyeas Robert Holbrook Tina Hughes Amanda Winkley Ashley Squires Celeste Horne Jonathan Bickmann Corinne Shurb Adam Woodward Jacob Stahl Jenna Jenkins Tyler Clack Josh Rich Rachel Village Christy Pryde Gwen White Kelly Large Nina Turcato Kerri Stafford Christy Baginski Scott Sawinski Karen Anklam Scott Sinclair Adam Roy Allyson Heard Jeff Norton Jesika Watson Angelique Gwin Laura Parrott Regina Arini Jennifer Thayer Henry Birchmeier Alexandria Hayes Michelle Peterson Peter Galea Eric Barnes Michael Bono Jim Holbrook Ryan O’Dowd Paulina Tackett Kimberly Slattery Samantha Kizmanovski Roger Andrew Tackett Doreen Murray Elizabeth Gebeck Lisa Chornij Deb Falasa Eric Jahn Erika Holland Orest Chornij Jennifer Pagaduan John Hintzman Bobbi Blakeslee Tammie Nallamothu Stefani Urlaub Joseph Vecore Gaelle Pierre Katrina McKenna Angela Savastano Karen Piper Julie Bernier Kimberly Honan Cheryl Baron Melissa Murray Keri Colliton Mick Steiner Paul Allen Chris Huntey Chad M. 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Fedorow Aeiana Drury Ciara Ridge Melissa McCarthy Lauren Mitchell Ann Ridge Johnny Faraj Don Ridge Lisa Bourbeau Doddi Brewer Leif Marker Adam Brieger Salvatore Taormina Kimberly Mosey John Sordyl Kevin Forsythe Richard Frantz Kristen Reynolds Josephine Russo Madeline Schmidt Anna Russo Travis Brubaker Giulio Russo Lisa Zetuna Brian Powell Ryan Frye Teresa Alu Elena Fracassa Barb Goel Jonathan Gunsberg Kathy Kline Charles Karbon Brian Weiss Nicole Mcclure Marie Williams Julien Matthew Miggins John Pemberton Brittany Garoufalis Maria Catano Nichole Daleo Jennifer Brenner Patrick Slade Maria Iacopelli Barker Trevor Schook Karen Piper Amanda Kovarik Kristina Klusek Catherine Sauppe Kimberly Ronhovdee Rosemary Jones Renee Chulski Laurie Shively Andrea Czar Erin Browning Ashley Blythe Teresa Embach Hue Huynh Andy Boeve Patrick Slade MaryAnn Dow Nalberta Cormier Hollie Rocho Apoorva McCulloch Jason Amador Barbara Schell Debbie Jensen Kelcie Jimenez Tanner Norton Adfgasdf Dfasdfasd Dan Michels Tara Brieger Barbara Barnett Laurel Bonfiglio Samantha Synowka Kaylee Simpson Alexa Bainbridge Christopher Ford Charity Garno Blair Cullen Angela Alnajjar Alexander Martin Mariah Bondy James Keeton Shannon Smith Sarah Zepeda Krystle Dorobek Ali Saad Jamie Nielsen Karly Swift Amy Carr Ramone Jarrett Keely Ford Kendra Bremfoerder Alyssa Korpalski Broderick LaBar Olivia Dallaire Amber Cislo Bobbie Hughes Andrea Chismark Spencer Burt Kaitlyn Ehrke Shelly Struhar Kelsey Williams Teresa Kay Kerri Christofferson Michael Dyiach Kelly Ickes Elizabeth Mondoux Nicole Donofrio Cassie Zell Jenny Tenorio Ann Marie Lietaert Rhonda Bueche Grace Goodrich Claire Salviati Ashley Hill Nancy Sizer Daniel Ozerities Kenicia Adams-Strong Sarena Bitriz Dominique Mones Thomas Plunkett M. 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Taylor Kendall Tabor Ava Broka Holly Kitchen Allison Wheeler Garrett Stenzel Nathan Ryan Connor Verbruggen Hannah Elizabeth Megan Keyser Toni Breneman Katie Burmester Faith Mbanugo Anthony Maisano Jennifer Burke Michael Ford Bonnie Draayer Ashley Washington Randy Draayer Kathleen Halvorson Michael Berry Bailey Nettle Cathy Tomasak Emily Breneman Rachael Breneman Mark Brown Ashley Barrios Kristin Vander Wal Matthew Jacque John Lojewski Laura Weber Kelly Pappas Ryan Lown India Sharrieff Alyssa Young Amanda Cremeens Taylor Lichon Reggie Perla Mark Gail Melissa O’Neill Marcella Bloom Dianne Yabut Bethany DeLong Nicholas Kilascz Pam Parks Abigail Kurian Mary Downey Susan Niznak Pam DeGlopper Gail Faulkner Sara Cupp Zachary Sabatowski Kristina Trupiano Deborah Compeau David Carlson Shelly Silagi Alexandra Wedley Daniel Kraemer James Williamson Lisa Shaft Lynn Smith Michelle Bush Karen Walters Amber Todd Teresa Dubisky Brad Lenz Kelly Geml Jason Moore Donald Geml Todd Aiuto Heather Mihalik Lucy Aiuto Michelle Millner Laura Filaccia Melissa Clarke Sydney Wright Scott Geml Gabby Marino Andrea Teitel Nicholas McKee Leslie Cardwell Kristin Rispoli Madeline LaFrenier Megan Nichols Guy Jones-Lau Robert Hopp Amy Ball Staci Martin Lisa Merrill Hollie Caldwell Heather Wood Madeline Schmidt Haider Abdulzahra Michael Hughes Cheri Cartwright James Trent Joanne R. Chodnicki Representative Foreman moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:18 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 04, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4779 before the committee: HB 4779 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20187. Representative Wendzel testified in support of HB 4779. Questions and discussion followed. Ben Frederick, representing Stryker Corporation, provided a demonstration on smoke evacuation in operating rooms, and testified in support of HB 4779. Questions and discussion followed. Ellie Kercher, RN, and Michelle Schaeffer, RN, representing themselves, testified in support of HB 4779. Questions and discussion followed. Jessica Rodriguez and Cara Erickson, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association, testified with a neutral position on HB 4779. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4779, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Pennock, representing the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. The Chair laid HB 5302 before the committee: HB 5302 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 273b (MCL 330.1273b), as added by 2020 PA 402. Representative DeBoyer, joined by Patrick Patterson and Allison Heerst, representing the Michigan Association of Recovery Community Organizations, testified in support of HB 5302. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4901, HB 5102 and HB 5313 before the committee: HB 4901 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17211 and 17603 (MCL 333.17211 and 333.17603), section 17211 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section 17603 as added by 2008 PA 524. HB 5102 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16620 (MCL 333.16620), as added by 2006 PA 429; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5313 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16211, 16216, 16221, 16226, 16231, 16238, 17033, and 17533 (MCL 333.16211, 333.16216, 333.16221, 333.16226, 333.16231, 333.16238, 333.17033, and 333.17533), section 16211 as amended and section 16238 as added by 1993 PA 79, section 16216 as amended by 2014 PA 413, sections 16221 and 16226 as amended by 2023 PA 209, section 16231 as amended by 2017 PA 249, and sections 17033 and 17533 as amended by 1994 PA 234, and by adding sections 16211a and 16231b. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4901, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4901 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5102, but did not wish to speak: James Budd, representing the Michigan Dental Association. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5102 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5313, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Dana C. Yuzon, MD, representing herself. Daniel Ryan, representing himself. Abdul-Rahman Albeiruti, MD, representing themself. Dr. George Pappas, representing himself. David T. Walsworth, representing himself. Miriam Schteingart, representing herself. Joan M. Cramer, representing herself. James Sondheimer, representing himself. Dr. Kala Ramasamy, representing themself. Anthony Zacharek, MD, representing himself. Katia Asali, representing herself. David S. Weingarden, representing David S. Weingarden MD & Associates, PC. David Boechler, representing himself. Millie Willy, representing herself. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5313 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Foreman moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:14 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    2
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    2026-02-18
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    meeting-348
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    held
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 4, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 28, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5150 and HB 5249 before the committee: HB 5150 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16204, 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and 18709 (MCL 333.16204, 333.16344, 333.18701, 333.18703, 333.18707, and 333.18709), section 16204 as amended by 2005 PA 273 and sections 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and 18709 as added by 2004 PA 3, and by adding sections 18710 and 18712. HB 5249 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20920 (MCL 333.20920), as amended by 2014 PA 413. Representative Thompson testified in support of the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 5150. Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5150. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5150 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Prestin testified in support of the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 5249. Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5249. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5249 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5313 before the committee: HB 5313 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16211, 16216, 16221, 16226, 16231, 16238, 17033, and 17533 (MCL 333.16211, 333.16216, 333.16221, 333.16226, 333.16231, 333.16238, 333.17033, and 333.17533), section 16211 as amended and section 16238 as added by 1993 PA 79, section 16216 as amended by 2014 PA 413, sections 16221 and 16226 as amended by 2023 PA 209, section 16231 as amended by 2017 PA 249, and sections 17033 and 17533 as amended by 1994 PA 234, and by adding sections 16211a and 16231b. Representative Bierlein testified in support of HB 5313. Questions and discussions followed. Amit Ghose, MD, Rebecca Daniel, MD, and Kathleen Westfall, JD, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support of HB 5313. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Kevin Beyer, DO, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association, testified in support of HB 5313. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5313, but did not wish to speak: Mary Kay Makarewicz, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology. Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics. Heidi Leach, representing the Macomb County Medical Society. Dr. Diana Silas, representing the Michigan Orthopedic Society. Narasimha Gundamraj, MD, representing the Ingham County Medical Society. Tammy Guastella, representing the Michigan Allergy and Asthma Society, and the Michigan Rheumatism Society. Jennifer DeMore, MD, representing herself. Dr. Eric Reilly, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The Chair laid HB 5102 before the committee: HB 5102 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16620 (MCL 333.16620), as added by 2006 PA 429; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Mike Murray, representing the Office of Representative Kuhn, testified in support of HB 5102. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5102, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 4901 before the committee: HB 4901 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17211 and 17603 (MCL 333.17211 and 333.17603), section 17211 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section 17603 as added by 2008 PA 524. Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 4901. Representative Frisbie moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:41 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    2026-02-04
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    meeting-340
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 28, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Reps. Meerman, Schmaltz and Whitsett. Excused: Reps. Meerman, Schmaltz and Whitsett. Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 21, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5249 before the committee: HB 5249 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20920 (MCL 333.20920), as amended by 2014 PA 413. Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 5249. Questions and discussions followed. Josh Thoune, representing Mid County Rescue, testified in support of HB 5249. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5249, but did not wish to speak: Angela Madden, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5249, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The Chair laid HB 4878, HB 4899, HB 4932 and HB 4934 before the committee: HB 4878 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to require the reporting of certain information and to prescribe conduct related to drugs and the federal 340B program; to prescribe civil sanctions; to allow for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. HB 4899 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17213 (MCL 333.17213), as added by 2007 PA 19. HB 4932 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17731 (MCL 333.17731), as amended by 2014 PA 285. HB 4934 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18223 (MCL 333.18223), as amended by 2018 PA 24. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4878, but did not wish to speak: Thye Fischman, representing Michigan Medicine. Chip Falahee, representing Bronson Health. Eric Roath, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association. Deidra Wilson, representing McLaren Health. Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Associaton. Ben Frederick, representing Memorial Healthcare. Jon Shiflett, representing Corewell Health. Ashley Christian, representing Henry Ford Health. Sonny Hoogendorn, representing Corewell Health. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4878, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. Harrison Hems, representing Public Policy Solutions. Libby Brunsvold, representing Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity Michigan. Joe Lotus, representing UCB. Allyson Blandford, representing Amgen. Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity Michigan. Edward Sagebiel, representing Eli Lilly. Graham Filler, representing Astellas. Jessica Crews, representing Gilead Sciences. Rusty Merchant, representing Abvie. Liz Smalley, representing Merck. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4878. The motion prevailed 13-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. St. Germaine. Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4878. The motion did not prevail 4-9-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Pass: Rep. Foreman. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4878 with recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-3) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. St. Germaine, Brenda Carter and Neeley. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4899, but did not wish to speak: Ashley Christian, representing Henry Ford Health. Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4899, but did not wish to speak: Caleigh Bedwin, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 4899 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 13-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Hoskins. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4932, but did not wish to speak: Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Eric Roath, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4932 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4934 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bierlein moved to excuse Representatives Meerman, Schmaltz and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:40 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 21, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Reps. Schmaltz and Whitsett. Excused: Reps. Schmaltz and Whitsett. Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 17, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4934 before the committee: HB 4934 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18223 (MCL 333.18223), as amended by 2018 PA 24. Representative Frisbie testified in support of HB 4934. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4934, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4412, HB 4413, HB 4414 and SB 501 before the committee: HB 4412 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 (MCL 330.1401, 330.1427, 330.1430, 330.1461, 330.1468, 330.1472a, and 330.1475), sections 401, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 as amended by 2018 PA 593, section 427 as amended by 2016 PA 320, and section 430 as amended by 1995 PA 290. HB 4413 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 206a and 429 (MCL 330.1206a and 330.1429), section 206a as added by 2020 PA 55 and section 429 as amended by 2022 PA 214. HB 4414 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding sections 1021 and chapter 10A. SB 501 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16335, 17801, and 17821 (MCL 333.16335, 333.17801, and 333.17821), as amended by 2009 PA 55, and by adding sections 17820a and 17820b. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4412 and HB 4413, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Dorsha Magee, representing herself. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4412, HB 4413 and HB 4414, but did not wish to speak: Cody Oberly-Ball, representing the Emergency Nurses Association. Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association of Michigan. Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4412. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4412 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4413 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 4414 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 501, but did not wish to speak: Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Representative Bierlein moved to report out SB 501 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 9:25 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:27 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5455 before the committee: HB 5455 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16189. Representative Linting testified in support of HB 5455. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5455, but did not wish to speak: Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health- Michigan. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons Michigan. Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Kris Kraff, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Ashley Christian, representing Henry Ford Health. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Dr. Sara Chakel, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Eric Reilly, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5455 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4899 before the committee: HB 4899 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17213 (MCL 333.17213), as added by 2007 PA 19. Emma Paddock, representing the Office of Representative Thompson, testified in support of HB 4899. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4899, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4921 before the committee: HB 4921 (Rep. Jenkins-Arno) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16613. Josh Haley, representing the Office of Representative Jenkins-Arno, testified in support of HB 4921. Dr. Craig Spangler, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 4921. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4921, but did not wish to speak: Manny Lentine, representing the Council of Michigan Dental Specialties. Representative Bohnak moved to excuse Representatives Schmaltz and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:11 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    2026-01-21
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 17, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley. Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley. Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 413 before the committee: SB 413 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 18221, 18223, 18233, and 18237 (MCL 333.18221, 333.18223, 333.18233, and 333.18237), section 18221 as amended by 2006 PA 395, section 18223 as amended by 2018 PA 24, section 18233 as amended by 1994 PA 234, and section 18237 as amended by 1998 PA 496. Bill Drake, representing the Office of Senator Wojno, joined by Teresa Goscicki, representing the Michigan Psychological Association Master's Committee, testified in support of SB 413. Questions and discussion followed. Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Psychological Association Master's Committee, testified in support of SB 413. Questions and discussions followed. Joshua Turchon, PhD, representing himself, testified in opposition to SB 413. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 413, but did not wish to speak: Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Dr. Kristen Votruba, representing the Michigan Psychological Association. Stephanie Szymas, representing Mosaic Counseling Services. The Chair laid HB 5150 before the committee: HB 5150 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16204, 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and 18709 (MCL 333.16204, 333.16344, 333.18701, 333.18703, 333.18707, and 333.18709), section 16204 as amended by 2005 PA 273 and sections 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and 18709 as added by 2004 PA 3, and by adding sections 18710 and 18712. Representative Thompson, joined by Steven Hamick and Nicholas Prush, representing the Michigan Society for Respiratory Care, testified in support of HB 5150. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5150, but did not wish to speak: Alex Seasock, representing Memorial Healthcare. The Chair laid HB 4910 before the committee: HB 4910 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16653 (MCL 333.16653), as added by 2018 PA 463, and by adding section 16650. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4910, but did not wish to speak: Mark Ashley, representing Delta Dental. Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4910. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4910 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4932 before the committee: HB 4932 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17731 (MCL 333.17731), as amended by 2014 PA 285. Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 4932. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4932, but did not wish to speak: Griff Drew, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid a presentation on Sleep Deprivation before the committee. Dr. Vishaz Saini, 2024 President of the Michigan Academy of Sleep Medicine, joined by Dr. Hanne Hoffmann, representing Michigan State University, and Dr. Lily Yau, representing Michigan State University Psychology, gave a presentation on Sleep Deprivation. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Prestin moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:28 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    2025-12-17
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 10, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins. Absent: Reps. Frisbie, Whitsett, Neeley and Foreman. Excused: Reps. Frisbie, Whitsett, Neeley and Foreman. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5162, HB 5201, HB 5202, HB 5203 and SB 95 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. 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. SB 95 (Sen. Lindsey) A bill to prohibit hospitals from attempting to collect debts incurred when not in compliance with price transparency laws; and to provide remedies. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Catherine Stark, representing herself. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did not wish to speak: Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Melina Brann, representing Planned Parenthood. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5162 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine and Brenda Carter. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer and Hoskins. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5201 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins. Pass: None. Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5202 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5203 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins. Pass: None. Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 95. The motion prevailed 11-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Witwer and Hoskins. Nays: Rep. Brenda Carter. Pass: None. Representative Bierlein moved to report out SB 95 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 501 before the committee: SB 501 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16335, 17801, and 17821 (MCL 333.16335, 333.17801, and 333.17821), as amended by 2009 PA 55, and by adding sections 17820a and 17820b. Erin Dickinson, representing the Office of Senator Santana, testified in support of SB 501. Abby Skallerud, representing the American Physical Therapy Association of Michigan, testified in support of SB 501. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 501, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. The Chair laid HB 4412, HB 4413 and HB 4414 before the committee: HB 4412 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 (MCL 330.1401, 330.1427, 330.1430, 330.1461, 330.1468, 330.1472a, and 330.1475), sections 401, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 as amended by 2018 PA 593, section 427 as amended by 2016 PA 320, and section 430 as amended by 1995 PA 290. HB 4413 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 206a and 429 (MCL 330.1206a and 330.1429), section 206a as added by 2020 PA 55 and section 429 as amended by 2022 PA 214. HB 4414 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding sections 1021 and chapter 10A. Representative Steele, Representative Tisdel, and Representative Kuhn, joined by Judge Milton Mack, testified in support of HB 4412, HB 4413, and HB 4414. Questions and discussion followed. Kate Dahlstrom, representing the National Alliance on Mental Illness, testified with a neutral position on HB 4412, HB 4413 and HB 4414. Dorsha Magee, representing herself, testified with a neutral position on HB 4412. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4412, HB 4413 and HB 4414, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Representative Prestin moved to excuse Representatives Frisbie, Whitsett, Neeley and Foreman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:03 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 12, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Brenda Carter and Neeley. Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Brenda Carter and Neeley. 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. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4896 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4925. The motion prevailed 11-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4925 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4935, but did not wish to speak: David Hankey, representing the North East Board of Dental Examiners. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4935, but did not wish to speak: Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4935 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hoskins and Foreman. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4981, but did not wish to speak: Carol Berger, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4981 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 95 before the committee: SB 95 (Sen. Lindsey) A bill to prohibit hospitals from attempting to collect debts incurred when not in compliance with price transparency laws; and to provide remedies. Russell Jakubowski, representing the Office of Senator Lindsey, testified in support of SB 95. Patrick Neville, former Colorado House Republican Leader, representing himself, testified in support of SB 95. Questions and discussions followed. Steve Fenberg, former Colorado Senate President, representing himself, testified in support of SB 95. Ilaria Santangelo, representing Patient Rights Advocate, testified in support of SB 95. Questions and discussions followed. Christin Deacon-Author, representing VerSan Consulting, testified in support of SB 95. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 95, but did not wish to speak: Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Brenda Carter and Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:31 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman. Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Hoskins. Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Hoskins. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4981 before the committee: 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. Representative Fairbairn, joined by Carol Berger, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association, testified in support of HB 4981. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4981, but did not wish to speak: Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield-Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4399, HB 4593 and HB 4594 before the committee: HB 4399 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17201, 17210, 17211a, and 17212 (MCL 333.17201, 333.17210, 333.17211a, and 333.17212), sections 17201 and 17212 as amended and section 17211a as added by 2016 PA 499 and section 17210 as amended by 2021 PA 53, and by adding section 17210a. HB 4593 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16608 (MCL 333.16608), as amended by 2021 PA 12. HB 4594 (Rep. Martus) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16605 (MCL 333.16605), as amended by 2021 PA 12. Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4593. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bierlein moved to report out HB 4593 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4594. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4594 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Prestin testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 4399. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4399, but did not wish to speak: Barb Medvec, representing the American Nurses Association of Michigan. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Rocco Buyssi, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan. Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Ryan Sebolt, representing Michigan AFL-CIO. Eric Simpson NP, representing himself. Naila Russell, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners. Jimmy Johnston AGACNP-BC, representing the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons Michigan. Patrick Crane DNP, RN, AGPCNP-BC, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners. Bridget Chin MD, representing herself. Dr. Fadi Kizy MD, representing themself. Justin Grifka, representing himself. Stacy Leik, representing the Economic Alliance of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4399, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Jacob Monestersky DO, representing himself. Benjamin Bruinsma MD, representing himself. Lauren English MD, representing herself. Brittany Dutt, representing herself. Dr. David Strong MD, PhD, representing himself. Ken Bishop, representing himself. Larisa Traill MD, FACEP, FAEM, representing herself. Dr. Ginger Swiderski representing herself. Deborah Pumarada, representing herself. Tiffany Weiss-Feldkamp, representing herself. Samuel Tweedie, representing himself. Gregory Gafni-Pappas, representing himself. Sanford Vieder, representing himself. Amy Polk, representing herself. Beth Kurt, representing herself. Dr. Uju Madu MD, representing themselves. Blesie Beaumier, representing themselves. Sara Garmel, representing herself. Andrew W. Messenger DO, representing himself. Radhika Sheth, representing herself. Kathy Wright, representing herself. Dr. Sadasiva Reddy, representing themself. Laura Sonntag, representing herself. Ann Pemberton, representing herself. James Mueller DO, representing himself. Sara Rivard, representing herself. Dr. Swati Mody, representing themselves. Deborah Bickerstaff RT(R)(M)(ARRT), representing herself. Elaine Flees, representing herself. Tracie Lach RT(R), representing herself. Cathy Cuny, representing herself. Denise Collins, representing herself. Dr. Brian LeCleir, representing himself. Alexander Horbal DO, representing himself. Alicia Muterspaugh, representing herself. Julie Surhigh, representing herself. Tracy Boon, representing themself. Jacqueline Witters, representing herself, Kenneth Lombardi MD, representing himself. Amaya Cortimilia, representing herself. Juliette Perzhinsky MD, representing herself. Sarah Reimann, representing herself. Dr. Jennifer Maxam Fenner, representing herself. Anna Trostinskaia MD, representing herself. Charles Guidot MD, representing himself. Arthur J. Ronan DO, representing himself. Dr. Zachary Beswick, representing himself. Cori Kaatz, representing themselves. Cecilia Li, representing herself. Michael Mazza, representing himself. Mark E. Meyer MD, representing himself. Dr. Danelle Stabel, representing themself. Jessica Wehrman RT(R), representing herself. Dr. Owolabi Ogunneye, representing themself. Revan Maragiri MD, representing themself. Barb Hart, representing herself. Marybeth Weber, representing herself. Linda East, representing herself. Jessica Kado, representing herself. Kala Ramasamy MD, representing herself. Amber Nettleton, representing herself. Rakesh Saxena, representing themself. Michael Swirtz, representing himself. Dawn Keyser MA, RT(R)(M)(CT), ARRT, representing herself. Dana Rowland, representing herself. Matt Habrowski, representing himself. C. Jeffrey Holmes MD, representing himself. Francisco Lossio MD, FAAP, representing himself. Lindsey Van Drunen, representing herself. Sarah Cullum, representing herself. Sunil Rangwani MD, representing themself. Michael Gratson, representing himself. Alexa Arvidson, representing herself. Lauren Verhey, representing herself. Cristen Laird DO, FACS, representing themself. Dr. Ryan Keating, representing himself. Teresa Pickford, representing herself. Robert Muterspaugh, representing himself. Mark Wright, representing himself. Maisa Teff, representing themself. Sara Chakel MD, FACEP, representing herself. Hadlie Camarato, representing herself. Barbara Hart, representing herself. Dr. Anna Greenwood, representing herself. Dr. Kathleen Kalata PhD, RN, S, MBA, representing herself. Dr. Denis Lincoln, representing himself. Omer Zaman, representing himself. Tierra Byrd, representing themself. Dr. Bonnie Taylor, representing herself. Kathleen Gebarski, representing herself. Petra Chamseddine, representing herself. Dr. Sahar Galal, representing themself. Mahesh Sharman, representing themself. Ciri Dreisbach RVT, representing themself. Ann Swinford MD, FACR, representing herself. Amanda Gomes, representing herself. Kenneth Buckwalter, representing himself. Dr. James Neibling, representing himself. Ishan Patel, representing themself. Aspen Bicoll, representing themself. Michael Perone, representing himself. Tracey Olldashi, representing themself. Juanita Rivera, representing herself. Laura Ross MD, representing herself. Arif Musa MD, representing themself. Maha Abdallah, representing themself. Jennifer DeMore, representing herself. Laura Reese, representing herself. Andy Moriarity, representing himself. Sarab Sarah, representing themself. Anhish Wasnik MD, representing themself. Dr. Michelle Sakala, representing herself. Alex Jessmore, representing themself. Nancy Worgess, representing herself. Sundar Veeramani, representing themself. Vidya Pai, representing themself. Joseph Junewick, representing himself. Dr. Waseem Ullah, representing themself. Dr. Pnina Rokhlin MD, representing themself. Morgan Locke, representing themself. Nancy Keipe Fody, representing herself. Dr. Usha Bulusu, representing themself. Wendy Biggs, representing herself. Christopher McAdams MD, representing himself. Dr. Katharine Scharer, representing herself. Milan Pantelic, representing themself. Rebecca Klisz-Hulbert MD, representing herself. Dan DeWeert, representing himself. Antony Hsu MD, representing himself. Dr. James Pilkington, representing himself. Tamara Moutsatson DO, representing herself. Kathleen Nugent RDMS, RVT, representing herself. Geoffrey Potts, representing himself. Edward P. Fody MD, representing himself. Christian Nageotte MD, representing himself. Mercedes Adair, representing herself. Aaron Kobernick, representing himself. Emily Henning DO, representing herself. Dr. William Truluck, representing himself. Jessica Kado, representing herself. Christine Schulte, representing herself. Juliette Perzhinsky MD, representing herself. Braily Beach RVT, representing themself. Dr. Akshay Bhanot, representing themself. Doha Amin, representing themself. Xia Wang, representing themself. Joseph M Masternick Jr DO, representing himself. Mark Stewart, representing himself. Jennifer Moss, representing herself. Melanie Garbarino, representing herself. Bobbi Cartwright RDMS RVT, representing herself. Dr. Kelly O’Shea, representing herself. Caroline Stevens, representing herself. Kimberly Jacobsen MD, representing herself. Dana Kerges, representing herself. Mihai Iliesiu, representing themself. Gayathri Iyer, representing themself. Kim Boldt, representing herself. Corey Worrall, representing himself. Amardeep Mann, representing themself. Darline Schultz, representing herself. Kersti Bruining MD, representing herself. Kathleen Dunkel MD, representing herself. Medha Cherabuddi representing themself. Dr. Jayne Courts, representing herself. Lily Bourdeaux, representing herself. Susan Louder, representing herself. Katie White, representing herself. Lisa Walker MD, representing herself. Denelle Mohammed, representing herself. David Fry, representing himself. Edward Kresyman, representing himself. David Whalen, representing himself. Dr. Sanjay Murthy, representing himself. Daniel Noujaim MD, representing himself. Dr. Madhulata Reddy, representing themself. Conchita D. Riparip MD, representing themself. Karen Seaver MD, representing herself. Jeanette M. Scheid MD, representing herself. Siobhan Maxwell, representing herself. Hunter Trafton, representing themself. Rezart Karavidha RDCS, RVT, representing themself. Aditya Shah, representing themself. Todd Rexford MD, representing himself. Dr. Willliam Kady, representing himself. Prateek Bhatnagar, representing himself. Tyler Wiegers, representing himself. Dr. Arti Madhavan, representing themself. Seti Belay, representing themself. Brian Hanna DO, FACOS, representing himself. Dr. Benjamin Glines, representing himself. Dr. Madelon Krissoff, representing themself. Dr. Beza Sahlie, representing themself. Mark Pinto, representing himself. Paul Hakim MD, representing himself. Dr. Heather Mewes, representing herself. Andrew Biondo DO, representing himself. Daniel Arndt MD, representing himself. Monica Yusishen MD, representing herself. Ashok Vashishta, representing themself. Sunil Rangwani MD, representing themself. George T. Wescott, representing himself. Krassimir Denchev, representing themself. Jennifer Richmond, representing herself. Dr. Tate Kern DO, representing themself. Josh Suderman, representing himself. Dr. Warren Lanphear, representing himself. Matt Falkiewicz MD, representing himself. Derek Rizzo, representing himself. Molly O’Kane, representing herself. Jeremy Roberts, representing himself. Dr. Kristen Ludema, representing herself. Laurel Moore, representing themself. David Christainson, representing himself. Dr. Katryna Peacock, representing herself. Dr. Eric Royston, representing himself. Dr. Kevin Qin, representing himself. Syed Saad Ali, representing themself. Heidi Leach, representing herself. Mehdia Zaidi, representing themself. Dillon Harp, representing himself. Bram Dolcourt, representing himself. Murray Rebner, representing himself. Dr. Ronald Barry, representing himself. Rita Ratani, representing herself. Dr. Zeena Al-Rufaie, representing themself. Joan Cramer, representing herself. Mike Lentner, representing himself. Bret Burlingame, representing himself. Reid Mitchell DO, representing himself. Marc Ydenberg MD, representing himself. Daniel Ryan, representing himself. Arvind Patel, representing themself. Dr. Amy VH Blasen FACEP, representing herself. Dr. Srivarsha Koripella, representing themself. Kavita Rajkotia, representing themself. Dr. Naveed Mahfooz, representing himself. Manoharan Eustace, representing themself. Praveen Kumar Kamaraju MD, representing themself. Dr. Biren R. Shah, representing themself. Kristin Nelsen MD, representing herself. Amanda Morris, representing herself. Shashi Sahai, representing themself. Pamela Coffey MD, representing herself. Rachel Reinert MD, PhD, representing herself. Kristi Murphy MD, representing herself. Thomas J. Veverka MD, representing himself. Dr. Remington Nevin, representing themself. Ryan Brang MD, representing himself. Hema Govil, representing themself. Anthony Zacharek MD, representing himself. Benjamin Gluck, representing himself. Tom Wenzlick, representing himself. Calder Conner, representing himself. Melinda Mitchell, representing herself. Justin Grill, representing himself. Nirmeen Chouaib, representing themself. Sanford Vieder, representing himself. Lauren Mamer, representing herself. Robert L. Smith MD, representing himself. McKenzie Farthing, representing herself. Anna Hormann, representing herself. Keisha Sexton, representing herself. Dr. Virginia Skiba, representing herself. Jennifer Cox, representing herself. Joshua Mastenbrook, representing himself. Michael Fill DO, FACEP, representing himself. Dr. Dona Dunkin-Alba, representing themself. Viktoria Koskenoja, representing herself. Dr. Obianuju Madu, representing themself. Cecilia Kraus-Horbal DO, representing herself. Dr. Nonie Arora, representing themself. Terry Kowalenko MD, representing themself. Dr. Ryan Brown, representing himself. Miriam Schteingart, representing herself. Addison Tarjanyi, representing themself. Bradford L. Walters MD, representing himself. Jennifer Stevenson DO, representing herself. David Bloom MD, representing himself. Alan Janssen DO, representing himself. Dr. Angela Pohl, representing herself. Dr. James Mitchiner, representing himself. Larry Junck MD, representing himself. Bixi Zeng, representing themself. Ryan J. Reece MD, FACEP, FAEMS, representing himself. Geoffrey M. Remes, representing himself. Michael Lewis, representing himself. Dr. Shivang Patel, representing themself. Tiffany Kim, representing herself. Rodames Dedicatoria MD, representing themself. Dr. Margaret Enell, representing herself. Brian Kirschner, representing himself. Dr. Paul W. Brown, representing himself. Wael Hakmeh, representing themself. Dr. Ekaterina Tkachenko, representing themself. Adam Kelly, representing himself. Joan M. Cramer, representing herself. R. Evey Aslanian, representing themself. Raafay Sophie MD, representing themself. Arathi Goldsmith, representing themself. David R. Pennes MD, representing himself. Bruce Stewart, representing himself. Paul Polyak, representing himself. Brittany Garza DO, representing herself. Dr. Jerome Seid, representing himself. Dr. Ridhu C. Burton, representing themself. Steve Vance MD, representing himself. Taylor Gaudard, representing themself. Timothy Daum MD, representing himself. Dr. Sujata Bhave, representing themself. Shannon Bieliauskas, representing herself. Dr. Laurie Daum, representing herself. Gjon Dushaj, representing themself. Michael Sandler, representing himself. Dr. Asra Hamzavi, representing themself. Roya Caloia, representing themself. Brett Gerstner, representing himself. Dr. Chad Kovala, representing himself. Dr. Nicole Van Allen Horne, representing herself. Amy Brode, representing herself. Thomas Miller MD, MS, representing himself. David Salama, representing himself. Catherine Matthews, representing herself. Daniel Mekasha MD, representing himself. Joseph Syed, representing himself. Justin Gatt, representing himself. Bixi Zeng, representing themself. Jayesh Thawani, representing themself. Curtis Cummins, representing himself. Robert L. Smith MD, representing himself. Ronald C. Tomas MD, representing himself. Robin D. Kelmenson MD, representing themself. Kelly Kennell MD, representing herself. Sasha P. Savage MD, representing herself. Eric McDowell, representing himself. Nita M. Kulkarni MD, representing themself. Dr. Marissa Baca, representing herself. Joshua Meyerson, representing himself. Irene Kazmers, representing herself. Amy Ferguson, representing herself. Jennifer Cox, representing herself. Francisco Lossio, representing himself. John Kulczycki, representing himself. Mina Wassef, representing herself. Dr. Danelle Stabel, representing herself. Mary Benedict MD, representing herself. Brandy Hawkins RDMS, representing herself. Sally McFarlane-Parrott MD, representing herself. Dean McFarlane-Parrott MD, representing himself. Karol Zakalik MD, representing themself. Dr. Manal Assi, representing themself. Ting Li MD, representing themself. Dr. Jilian Danitz, representing themself. Jessica Bright, representing herself. Dr. Matt Dellaquila, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists. Nedil Aldarondo-Antonini MD, FAAD, representing themself. Brian Goldsmith, representing himself. Ryan Lilly, representing himself. Meagan Crofoot, representing herself. Dr. Diane Traenkle, representing herself. Ron Stallworth, representing the Michigan Radiological Society. Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Dr. Matt Sardelli, representing the Michigan Orthopedic Society. Dr. Michael Gratson, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Mary Kay Makarewicz, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology. Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Catarina Stromberg, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Steve McGraw, representing himself. Todd Durham, representing himself. Ted J. Gasowski DO, representing himself. Diana Guerrero-Betancourt MD, FCEP, representing herself. Shyam Mahesh, representing themself. David Ahee MD, FACEP, representing himself. Caroline Sobota, representing herself. Tracy Boon, representing themself. Dr. Hafez Bazzi, representing themself. Patricia James-Warner RDMS, representing herself. Rose Kuo, representing herself. Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin, Robert Edwards MD, representing himself. Caleb David, representing himself. Stephanie Mikulski, representing herself. Kyle Ahonen, representing himself. Chirag Patel MD, representing himself. Shabber H. Syed MD, representing themself. Ryan Joseph Kenerson, representing himself. Dr. Zachary Beswick, representing himself. Daniel Macek MD, representing himself. Cody Mittig, representing himself. Catharine Karam, representing herself. Kathleen Doody, representing herself. Brett Kucej MD, representing himself. Allison Close, representing herself. Courtney Garlick, representing herself. Grace Tremonti, representing herself. Beth Freeby, representing herself. Taylor Parnall MD, representing themself. Jeffrey McClure, representing himself. Susan Ervine, representing herself. Jeffrey Savin, representing himself. Eric Payne, representing himself. Polya Baghelai, representing themself. Anjali Mander, representing herself. Shan Ansari, representing themself. Brandy Connor, representing herself. Justin Reagan, representing himself. Orrie Close, representing themself. Christopher Mianecki, representing himself. Mary Kassa, representing herself. Reham Haroun, representing themself. Kevin Brown, representing himself. Zenon Zarewych, representing themself. John Freeby MD, representing himself. Dr. Ryan Kuhnlein MD, representing himself. Andrew Forsyth, representing himself. Brian Fedeson, representing himself. Dr. Lauren Mittig, representing herself. Suzanne Shepherd, representing herself. Dr. Kelly Kennell, representing herself. Karol Zakalik MD, representing herself. Lydia Mansour, representing herself. Sonal Joshi, representing themself. Lindsay Busby, representing herself. Maryam Hosseini RDMS, representing herself. Melissa Ianitelli, representing herself. Noah Carey, representing himself. Micheal Albdewi, representing himself. Deborah Jeffries, representing herself. Caroline Daly, representing herself. James Bishop, representing himself. Anna Rehberg, representing herself. Dr. Nathan Goymerac, representing himself. Douglas Stayer MD, representing himself. Emily Sheeran, representing herself. Dr. Manal Assi, representing themself. Geeta Rastogi, representing themself. Hailey Carruuthers, representing herself. Susan Ivanovic, representing herself. Elizabeth Kranyak, representing herself. Dr. Christine Eleanor Henry, representing herself. Dr. Julianne Hall, representing herself. Dr. Siri Holton, representing herself. Arqam Husain, representing themself. Wajahat Mohammed, representing themself. Jeffrey Stuart DO, representing himself. Matt Habrowski, representing himself. Jared Tippett, representing himself. Miles Lewis, representing himself. Jeremy Strohkirch, representing himself. Justin Winkler, representing himself. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4399, but did not wish to speak: Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Hospital Association. Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4399. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4399 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 12-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman. Nays: Rep. DeBoer. Pass: Rep. Bierlein. Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Neeley and Hoskins from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:15 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 29, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Absent: Reps. DeBoer, Whitsett and Foreman. Excused: Reps. DeBoer, Whitsett and Foreman. Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 22, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4910 before the committee: HB 4910 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16653 (MCL 333.16653), as added by 2018 PA 463, and by adding section 16650. Representative Borton testified in support of HB 4910. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4910, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4935 before the committee: 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. Representative Fairbairn, joined by Sandy Sutton, representing the Michigan Dental Hygienists Association, testified in support of HB 4935. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4935, but did not wish to speak: Bill Sullivan, representing the Michigan Dental Association. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Manny Lentine, representing the Council of Michigan Dental Specialists. The Chair laid HB 4593 and HB 4594 before the committee: HB 4593 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16608 (MCL 333.16608), as amended by 2021 PA 12. HB 4594 (Rep. Martus) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16605 (MCL 333.16605), as amended by 2021 PA 12. Representative Bierlein and Representative Martus, joined by Dr. Doug LaDue, representing the American Academy of Pediatrics-Michigan Chapter, testified in support of HB 4593 and HB 4594. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Jashleen Bedi, representing the Michigan Association of Orthodontists, testified in support of HB 4593 and HB 4594. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4593 and HB 4594, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Association of Orthodontists. Bill Sullivan, representing the Michigan Dental Association. Manny Lentine, representing the Council of Michigan Dental Specialists. Representative Thompson moved to excuse Representatives DeBoer, Whitsett and Foreman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:46 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    2
    Meeting date
    2025-10-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-259
    Meeting state
    held
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    quorum not determined
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    2025-10-29 09:00:00.000000
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley. Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4883, HB 4884, HB 4885, and HB 4886 before the committee: HB 4883 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 303a and 411 (MCL 339.303a and 339.411), section 303a as amended by 2014 PA 265 and section 411 as amended by 2020 PA 388; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4884 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 1a (MCL 205.51a), as amended by 2020 PA 46. HB 4885 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16807 and 17601 (MCL 333.16807 and 333.17601), section 16807 as added by 2004 PA 97 and section 17601 as amended by 2016 PA 238. HB 4886 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 2b (MCL 205.92b), as amended by 2020 PA 47. Chair VanderWall testified in support of HB 4883, HB 4884, HB 4885, and HB 4886. Aaron Toth and Terry Ozog, representing the Michigan Hearing Aids Society, testified in opposition to HB 4883, HB 4884, HB 4885, and HB 4886. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4883, HB 4884, HB 4885, and HB 4886, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4883, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Casey Stach, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition. The Chair laid HB 4896 and HB 4925 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. Representative Green and Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4896 and HB 4925. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4790, HB 4791 and HB 4857 before the committee: HB 4790 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17033 and 17533 (MCL 333.17033 and 333.17533), as amended by 1994 PA 234. HB 4791 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9135. HB 4857 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 20981 and 20982 (MCL 333.20981 and 333.20982), section 20981 as amended by 2020 PA 48 and section 20982 as added by 2016 PA 40. Representative Thompson testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 4790. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4790 and HB 4791, but did not wish to speak: Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Ashley Christian, representing Henry Ford Health. Stacey Leik, representing the Economic Alliance of Michigan. Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4790. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4790 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Schmaltz moved to report out HB 4791 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4857, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4857 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:47 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    2
    Meeting date
    2025-10-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-246
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    held
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    2025-10-22 09:00:00.000000
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    2025-2026

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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 24, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley. Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley. Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 17, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4878 before the committee: HB 4878 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to require the reporting of certain information and to prescribe conduct related to drugs and the federal 340B program; to prescribe civil sanctions; to allow for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. Chair VanderWall testified in support of HB 4878. Chip Falahee, representing Bronson HealthCare, joined by Stephanie Fields, representing Corewell Health, testified with a neutral position on HB 4878. Questions and discussions followed. Morgan Halloran, representing PhRMA, testified in opposition to HB 4878. Questions and discussions followed. Emily Gibellina, representing AbbVie, testified in opposition to HB 4878. Questions and discussions followed. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in opposition to HB 4878. Questions and discussions followed. Leslie Baldwin, representing the Michigan Rare Coalition, testified in opposition to HB 4878. Questions and discussions followed. Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association, testified in support of HB 4878. Kelli Pardee, representing the Great Lakes Bay Health Center, testified in support of HB 4878. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4878, but did not wish to speak: Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity Michigan. Bryan Hannon, representing the Healthcare Distribution Alliance. Jodie Tierney, representing Neurocrine Biosciences. Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity. Chris Baggett, representing Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Sandie Benen, representing GSK. Edward Sagebiel, representing Lilly. David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Allyson Blandford, representing Amgen. Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition. Jessie Crews, representing Gilead Sciences. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4878, but did not wish to speak: Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health. Deidra Wilson, representing McLaren Health Care. Sonny Hoogendoorn, representing Corewell Health. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4878, but did not wish to speak: Jon Shiflett, representing Priority Health. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Kim Ross, representing Michigan Medicine. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Representative Thompson moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:25 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
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    2
    Meeting date
    2025-09-24
    Meeting id
    meeting-231
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
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    2025-09-24 09:00:00.000000
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    2025-2026

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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 17, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Foreman. Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Foreman. Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4790 and HB 4791 before the committee: HB 4790 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17033 and 17533 (MCL 333.17033 and 333.17533), as amended by 1994 PA 234. HB 4791 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9135. Representative Thompson, joined by Representative Steckloff, testified in support of HB 4790 and HB 4791. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4790 and HB 4791, but did not wish to speak: Graham Filler, representing Astellas. The Chair laid HB 4857 before the committee: HB 4857 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 20981 and 20982 (MCL 333.20981 and 333.20982), section 20981 as amended by 2020 PA 48 and section 20982 as added by 2016 PA 40. Representative Bruck, joined by David Edwards, representing the Michigan Crisis Response Association, testified in support of HB 4857. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4107, HB 4108, HB 4847 and HB 4402 before the committee: 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. 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 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. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4107, but did not wish to speak: Taryn Gal, representing the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4108, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4402, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Alisha Cottrell, representing Henry Ford Health. Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4402, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4107 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4108. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 4108 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4847 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 4402 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Foreman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:52 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-09-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-224
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-09-17 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026

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