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

SB 590 — Torts: liability; immunity for individuals rendering emergency services who apply bleeding control; provide for. Amends 1963 PA 17 (MCL 691.1501 - 691.1507) by adding sec. 8. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0591'25

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  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 24, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • 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

The bill provides legal immunity for individuals offering emergency bleeding control services.

This legislation amends current tort law to grant immunity to people who provide emergency bleeding control. It aims to encourage bystanders to assist in emergencies without fear of legal repercussions.

Summary

Torts: liability; immunity for individuals rendering emergency services who apply bleeding control; provide for. Amends 1963 PA 17 (MCL 691.1501 - 691.1507) by adding sec. 8. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0591'25

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

The legislative amendment to Bill SB 590 includes the addition of three new lines and the removal of two lines from the previous version. This change could reflect updates to the bill's provisions or clarify its intentions. These adjustments are significant as they may help improve the bill’s effectiveness or address concerns raised during discussions. Overall, the amendment aims to ensure that the legislation better serves its intended purpose.

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SB-590, As Passed Senate, February 19, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
An individual who, having no duty to do so, in a good- faith response to an emergency medical situation, voluntarily applies bleeding control, through pressure, a dressing, packing, or TDR S03071'25_SB0590_INTR_1 tgphke a tourniquet, to another individual is not liable in a civil action for damages resulting from an act or omission in applying the bleeding control, except an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
An individual who, having no duty to do so, in a good- faith response to an emergency medical situation, voluntarily applies bleeding control, through pressure, a dressing, packing, or TDR S03071'25_SB590_APS_1 9sqfp5 a tourniquet, to another individual is not liable in a civil action for damages resulting from an act or omission in applying the bleeding control, except an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
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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

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 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 15002
Democrat 18001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 34003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
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 Not Voting
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Not Voting
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Not Voting
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 Yea

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 14 YEAS 34 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 16002
Democrat 18001
Total 34003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
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 Not Voting
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Not Voting
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Not Voting
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 Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 590 do?
Torts: liability; immunity for individuals rendering emergency services who apply bleeding control; provide for. Amends 1963 PA 17 (MCL 691.1501 - 691.1507) by adding sec. 8. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0591'25
Who sponsors SB 590?
SB 590 is sponsored by Rick Outman (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 590?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 24, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 590?
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