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

SB 975 — Insurance: health benefits; certification for qualified health plan and qualified dental plan; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406mm. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0973'26

Last action — referred to Committee on Insurance

  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 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate 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 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill provides certification requirements for qualified health and dental plans.

This legislation amends existing insurance laws to establish certification criteria for health and dental plans. It aims to ensure that these plans meet specific standards for quality.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers could benefit from more reliable health and dental insurance options through their employers.
  • Families: Families may find more trustworthy health and dental plans that meet higher certification standards.
  • Consumers: This means consumers may have access to better quality health and dental insurance plans.

Summary

Insurance: health benefits; certification for qualified health plan and qualified dental plan; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406mm. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0973'26

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 975 includes three new lines that add specific provisions aimed at improving oversight of certain government programs. It also removes two previous lines that may have contained outdated or unnecessary language. These changes are important because they help clarify the bill's intent and ensure that government actions are more transparent and accountable. By updating the bill in this way, lawmakers aim to better serve the public and address current needs.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-975, As Passed Senate, June 18, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
DAW S02327'25_SB0975_INTR_1 u4npfm 1 (3) This section does not limit the authority of the director to regulate the business of insurance within this state or to exempt qualified health plans and qualified dental plans from compliance with all applicable provisions of federal or state law.
DAW S02327'25_SB975_APS_1 zsv6of 1 (3) This section does not limit the authority of the director to regulate the business of insurance within this state or to exempt qualified health plans and qualified dental plans from compliance with all applicable provisions of federal or state law.
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Action History

  1. 6/18/2026 - referred to Committee on Insurance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 16 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.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

PASSED ROLL CALL # 145 YEAS 20 NAYS 16 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 20 Yea · 16 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 20000
Republican 01602
Total 201602
% of votes cast 53%42%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Chedrick Greene Democrat 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 Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Nay
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Nay
Jim Runestad Republican Not Voting
John Damoose Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Nay
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Nay
Michael Webber Republican Nay
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Rick Outman Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Not Voting
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 975 do?
Insurance: health benefits; certification for qualified health plan and qualified dental plan; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406mm. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0973'26
Who sponsors SB 975?
SB 975 is sponsored by Erika Geiss (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 975?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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