SB 978 — Insurance: health insurers; coverage for emergency refill of prescription medication for up to a 30-day supply; repeal. Amends sec. 3406o of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406o) & repeals sec. 3406w of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406w).
Last action — referred to Committee on Insurance
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✓Introduced
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✓In 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 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 chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
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Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill repeals coverage requirements for emergency prescription refills by health insurers.
This legislation amends existing laws to remove the requirement for health insurers to provide emergency refills of prescription medications. It effectively ends insurance coverage for these emergency refills for up to a 30-day supply.
What this means for you
- Consumers: This means that you may need to pay out of pocket for emergency refills of your prescription medications.
Summary
Insurance: health insurers; coverage for emergency refill of prescription medication for up to a 30-day supply; repeal. Amends sec. 3406o of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406o) & repeals sec. 3406w of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406w).
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
4 added · 3 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to Bill SB 978 include the addition of four lines that provide new information or provisions, while three lines from the original draft were removed. This update typically signifies a clarifying change or a response to feedback, which could enhance the bill’s effectiveness or address concerns raised during discussions. These changes matter because they may impact how the bill is implemented or interpreted, making it more relevant to current needs or conditions.
SB-978, As Passed Senate, June 18, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
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- As Passed by the Senate View text Current pdf
- Introduced Senate Introduced Bill pdf
Action History
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6/18/2026 - referred to Committee on Insurance
Sponsors
- Veronica Klinefelt · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 16 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Veronica Klinefelt 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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| % 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 |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 978 do?
- Insurance: health insurers; coverage for emergency refill of prescription medication for up to a 30-day supply; repeal. Amends sec. 3406o of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406o) & repeals sec. 3406w of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406w).
- Who sponsors SB 978?
- SB 978 is sponsored by Veronica Klinefelt (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 978?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track SB 978?
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