Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 450 — Health facilities: hospitals; certain hospital financial assistance policies; make subject to the hospital financial assistance act. Amends sec. 17 of 1913 PA 350 (MCL 331.167). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0449'25

Last action — referred to second reading

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill subjects certain hospital financial assistance policies to existing financial assistance laws.

The bill amends a section of the law to bring specific hospital financial assistance policies under the Hospital Financial Assistance Act. This means that these hospitals must comply with the same standards as others regarding financial assistance for patients.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Healthcare workers in hospitals may need to adjust their practices to align with the new financial assistance requirements.
  • Consumers: Patients may find clearer guidelines on how hospitals determine financial assistance eligibility.

Summary

Health facilities: hospitals; certain hospital financial assistance policies; make subject to the hospital financial assistance act. Amends sec. 17 of 1913 PA 350 (MCL 331.167). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0449'25

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes made to Bill SB 450 involved adding three new lines of text and removing two existing lines. This likely indicates updates or clarifications to the bill's provisions, which could reflect new information or legal requirements. These adjustments are important because they can impact how the bill is implemented and understood by both lawmakers and the public.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-450, As Passed Senate, March 11, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
(1) The board of hospital trustees shall have power to determine whether or not patients presented at said the public EMR S02811'25 a_SB0450_INTR_1 m2bo46 1 hospital for treatment are subjects for charity, and shall fix such the compensation for care of patients other than those unable to assist themselves, as the said board may deem considers proper, the receipts therefor to be paid to the treasurer of said the county and credited by him the treasurer to the hospital fund.
(1) The board of hospital trustees shall have power to determine whether or not patients presented at said the public EMR S02811'25 a_SB450_APS_1 3dqjfv 1 hospital for treatment are subjects for charity, and shall fix such the compensation for care of patients other than those unable to assist themselves, as the said board may deem considers proper, the receipts therefor to be paid to the treasurer of said the county and credited by him the treasurer to the hospital fund.
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Action History

  1. referred to second reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 33 Yea · 2 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18001
Republican 14201
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 33202
% of votes cast 89%5%0%5%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Not Voting
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Not Voting
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 25 YEAS 33 NAYS 2 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 33 Yea · 2 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18001
Republican 15201
Total 33202
% of votes cast 89%5%0%5%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Not Voting
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Not Voting
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 450 do?
Health facilities: hospitals; certain hospital financial assistance policies; make subject to the hospital financial assistance act. Amends sec. 17 of 1913 PA 350 (MCL 331.167). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0449'25
Who sponsors SB 450?
SB 450 is sponsored by Jonathan Lindsey (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 450?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 450?
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