SB 769 — Corrections: state facilities; medical information regarding a prisoner provided to individuals as authorized by a prisoner; allow. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 64a.
Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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In plain language
The bill allows prisoners to authorize the release of their medical information to specified individuals.
This bill amends existing law to permit prisoners to grant permission for their medical information to be shared with certain individuals. It aims to enhance the control prisoners have over their personal health information.
What this means for you
- Families: What this means for you: Family members of prisoners may receive medical information if the prisoner consents.
Summary
Corrections: state facilities; medical information regarding a prisoner provided to individuals as authorized by a prisoner; allow. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 64a.
Bill Text
- Substitute Substitute (S-1) pdf
- Substitute Substitute (S-1) - 2 Current pdf
- Introduced Senate Introduced Bill pdf
Action History
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REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
Sponsors
- Mary Cavanagh · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Mary Cavanagh Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 769 do?
- Corrections: state facilities; medical information regarding a prisoner provided to individuals as authorized by a prisoner; allow. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 64a.
- Who sponsors SB 769?
- SB 769 is sponsored by Mary Cavanagh (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 769?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 769?
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