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HB 5943 — Health: licensing; behavioral health transportation licensing requirements; provide for. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding ch. 9B. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5944'26

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This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill establishes licensing requirements for behavioral health transportation services.

This legislation amends existing health laws to introduce specific licensing for transportation services related to behavioral health. It aims to regulate how these services operate within the healthcare system.

Summary

Health: licensing; behavioral health transportation licensing requirements; provide for. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding ch. 9B. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5944'26

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1097 added · 463 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HB 5943 introduced a new chapter specifically focused on "Behavioral Health Transport," which is aimed at providing emergency transportation services for individuals facing mental health crises. This change adds definitions and guidelines for what constitutes a behavioral health transport and the roles of those involved in the service, such as attendants and transport vehicles. This matters because it helps ensure that individuals in mental health emergencies receive appropriate and timely support, enhancing the overall care and response system for such situations.

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A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding chapter 9B.
Amends sec.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
3 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1003).
CHAPTER 9B BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRANSPORT Sec.
2025-05-01 Referred 04/15/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4017 of 2025 Rules Jerry Neyer Labor:
981.
health and safety;
As used in this chapter:
penalty for failure to report a death;
(a) "Attendant" means an individual driving a behavioral health transport vehicle or another trained individual providing WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq 1 support in the behavioral health transport vehicle during a behavioral health transport as described in section 998(2).
decrease by the maximum allowable amount if the death occurs to a certain individual on a family farm.
(b) "Behavioral health transport" means an emergency transportation service that is provided to an individual experiencing a mental health crisis.
Amends sec.
(c) "Behavioral health transport agency" means the owner or operator of a behavioral health transport.
35 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035).
(d) "Behavioral health transport vehicle" or "BHTV" means a motor vehicle that is designed, equipped, and staffed to transport an individual experiencing a mental health crisis.
2025-05-22, 2025-06-26 Referred 03/13/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2) HB 4021 of 2025 Rules Joseph Aragona Civil procedure:
(e) "Eligible individual" means an individual who meets all of the following requirements:
evictions;
(i) Is experiencing an acute mental or behavioral health crisis.
pretrial and trial;
(ii) Needs secure behavioral health transport to a facility that is equipped to evaluate and treat the individual's needs.
require pretrial, and allow trial and pretrial to be conducted by magistrate.
(iii) Is medically stable.
Amends secs.
(iv) Can physically get into and out of a motor vehicle.
5735 & 8511 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5735 & 600.8511).
(v) Does not need any of the following during transport:
2025-05-15 Referred 03/18/2025 HB 4039 of 2025 Rules Pat Outman Administrative procedure:
(A) Medical intervention.
rules;
(B) Active or ongoing medical monitoring.
requirement to eliminate regulations;
(C) Physical restraints.
provide for.
(D) Chemical restraints.
Amends sec.
(f) "Medical control authority" means that term as defined in section 20906 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20906.
39 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.239).
Sec.
2025-09-04, 2025-09-18 Referred 01/29/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4101 of 2025 (PA 42 of 2026) Rules Matt Bierlein Health occupations:
983.
physical therapists;
(1) Behavioral health transport must be used for 1 or more of the following purposes:
physical therapy licensure compact;
(a) Interfacility transport of an eligible individual WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq 1 requiring a different level of care.
enact.
This includes, but is not limited to, transportation to or from a hospital, mental health facility, crisis stabilization unit, or other medical facility.
Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec.
(b) Transport of an eligible individual for either voluntary or involuntary admission to a psychiatric hospital.
16187a.
(c) Transport of an eligible individual for a mental health evaluation or the treatment of the eligible individual's mental health needs.
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(2) A behavioral health transport vehicle must transport an eligible individual to the closest facility that can immediately meet the eligible individual's mental health needs.
HB 4102'25 2025-05-08, 2025-05-15 Referred 04/30/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4103 of 2025 (PA 43 of 2026) Rules Julie Rogers Health occupations:
(3) A behavioral health transport vehicle may travel long distances, including, but not limited to, out of state when it is medically necessary for the eligible individual being transported.
occupational therapists;
Sec.
occupational therapy licensure compact;
985.
enact.
(1) An eligible individual may use behavioral health transport only if all of the following requirements are met:
Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec.
(a) The individual is experiencing a mental health crisis.
16188.
(b) The individual needs urgent transportation to a facility for treatment of the individual's mental health needs.
TIE BAR WITH:
(c) The individual is medically stable for transport.
HB 4104'25 2025-05-01, 2025-05-08 Referred 04/16/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4113 of 2025 Rules Samantha Steckloff Liquor:
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(d) The individual is physically able to enter and exit a motor vehicle.
other;
(2) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1), a behavioral health transport agency may require any of the following for behavioral health transport:
discount for specially designated distributors and on-premises licensees;
(a) That the individual is made aware of the transport.
increase.
(b) That the individual is wearing clothing without pockets or string.
Amends sec.
(c) That a facility staff member or security officer WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq 1 accompanies the individual to the behavioral health transport vehicle before transport to mitigate elopement.
233 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1233).
(3) If an individual requires any of the following interventions, an ambulance must be used to transport the individual rather than a behavioral health transport vehicle:
2025-05-15, 2025-05-22 Referred 05/08/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4119 of 2025 Rules Steve Frisbie Sales tax:
(a) Medical intervention.
exemptions;
(b) Active or ongoing medical monitoring.
purchase of certain aircraft and aviation equipment;
(c) Physical restraints.
exempt.
Sec.
Amends sec.
987.
4x of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54x).
(1) A behavioral health transport agency shall do all of the following:
Referred 06/18/2026 HB 4120 of 2025 Rules Joey Andrews Use tax:
(a) Have a minimum of 1 behavioral health transport vehicle available for emergency response.
exemptions;
(b) Respond to every request originating in the behavioral health transport agency's service area during the behavioral health transport agency's normal hours of operation.
purchase of certain aircraft and aviation equipment;
(c) Operate under the direction of a medical control authority.
exempt.
If a behavioral health transport agency operates in more than 1 medical control authority, approval from the medical director of each medical control authority may be required.
Amends sec.
(d) Ensure the confidentiality of medical records and other information such as the health, social, domestic, and financial circumstances learned or obtained while providing behavioral health transport.
4k of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94k).
(e) Comply with all laws regarding the reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation, as applicable.
TIE BAR WITH:
(f) Create and maintain accurate and detailed logs of behavioral health transports, including, but not limited to, professional incident reports.
HR 0002'25 Referred 06/18/2026 HB 4125 of 2025 Rules Mike McFall Higher education:
(g) Provide an annual report to the legislature of this state.
education programs;
WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq 1 The annual report must include, but is not limited to, all of the following:
nuclear and hydrogen education grant program;
(i) The number of individuals who used behavioral health transport.
create.
(ii) The number of police interventions that occurred during behavioral health transport.
Creates new act.
(iii) The number of investigations filed regarding alleged violations.
TIE BAR WITH:
(iv) The number of licenses revoked under this chapter.
HB 4127'25, HB 4129'25, HB 4126'25, HB 4128'25, HB 4124'25 2025-04-17 Referred 03/25/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4129 of 2025 Rules Joey Andrews Labor:
(h) Maintain policies and procedures that follow national best practice guidelines if available, and address, at a minimum, all of the following:
employment incentives;
(i) Procedures to assess whether an eligible individual requires a higher level of transport than what a behavioral health transport provides.
employment incentives nuclear and hydrogen graduate attraction and retention program act;
(ii) Procedures to follow when, during a behavioral health transport, an eligible individual needs medical attention or a higher level of transport than what a behavioral health transport provides.
create.
(iii) Procedures that are used to confirm the receiving facility's acceptance of the eligible individual before initiation of a behavioral health transport.
Creates new act.
(iv) Criteria that are used for pickup and drop-off, including the circumstances that determine the eligibility of an individual requiring behavioral health transport under this section.
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(v) The level of support and protection needed for the safety of the eligible individual and staff.
HB 4127'25, HB 4125'25, HB 4126'25, HB 4128'25, HB 4124'25 2025-04-17 Referred 03/25/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4148 of 2025 Rules Cameron Cavitt Education:
(vi) Compliance with vehicle safety standards and procedures under section 993.
board members;
WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq 1 (vii) Proper evacuation of a behavioral health transport vehicle during an emergency if the windows or exits of the behavioral health transport vehicle are blocked or inaccessible.
state board of education;
(viii) Prevention and control of infection, including the cleaning and disinfection of a behavioral health transport vehicle after each behavioral health transport.
require members to be selected from districts.
(ix) The level of support or involvement of an eligible individual's parent or guardian.
Amends sec.
(x) Meeting an eligible individual's needs on extended transport, including, but not limited to, meals, water, and bathroom breaks.
282a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.282a) & adds sec.
(xi) Documentation of all steps in the behavioral health transport process from initial pickup request to drop-off, including, but not limited to, documenting all stops made.
282b.
(xii) Procedures for identifying, reporting, reviewing, and investigating all allegations of abuse, mistreatment, neglect, and exploitation.
Referred 05/13/2025 HB 4151 of 2025 Rules David Martin Education:
(xiii) Procedures for timely communication of all investigation results to an eligible individual.
teachers and administrators;
(xiv) Procedures for timely and appropriate disciplinary action, including termination of staff and appropriate legal recourse against any staff member who has engaged in abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or exploitation of an eligible individual.
endorsement requirements;
(xv) Procedures that must be followed by a staff member when documenting the staff member's decision to do either of the following:
modify.
(A) Withhold any basic comfort items, including an eligible individual's personal mobile telephone.
Amends sec.
(B) Prohibit an eligible individual from wearing the eligible WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq 1 individual's clothes.
1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531).
(i) Have a written policy that outlines the rights of an eligible individual that, at a minimum, include all of the following:
2025-03-06 Referred 03/05/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4152 of 2025 Rules Kathy Schmaltz Education:
(i) The right of the eligible individual to be treated with consideration, respect, and full recognition of human dignity and individuality.
other;
(ii) The right of the eligible individual's property to be treated with respect.
certain requirements for the approval of teacher preparation institutions;
(iii) The right of the eligible individual to have access to basic comfort items and the eligible individual's personal mobile telephone, provided the staff member establishes and documents that those items do not pose a danger to the eligible individual or staff member.
create.
(iv) The right of the eligible individual to wear the eligible individual's own clothes if the clothes do not pose a danger to the eligible individual or staff member.
Amends sec.
(v) The right of the eligible individual to be free from discrimination in the provision of services.
1531e of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531e).
(vi) The right of the eligible individual to be free from neglect, financial exploitation, or verbal, physical, or psychological abuse, including humiliation, intimidation, or punishment.
Referred 05/13/2025 HB 4153 of 2025 Rules Nancy DeBoer Education:
(vii) For an eligible individual who requests voluntary transport, the right of the eligible individual to discontinue behavioral health transport.
teachers and administrators;
(viii) The right of the eligible individual to receive disclosure about any video or audio recording that occurs during the delivery of service in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
district-level certifications;
WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq 1 (ix) The right of the eligible individual to have personally identifying health information protected from unnecessary disclosure.
provide for.
(x) The right of the eligible individual or the eligible individual's representative to file a complaint against the behavioral health transport agency with the department concerning services or care that is or is not furnished and receive documentation of the existence of the investigation and resolution of the complaint, including providing the complainant with the results of the investigation and the behavioral health transport agency's plan to resolve any identified issues.
Amends secs.
(xi) The right of the eligible individual to file a complaint with the secure behavioral health transport agency without fear of discrimination or retaliation by the behavioral health transport agency's owner, manager, or administrator, or a staff member.
501, 521, 551, 1231, 1233, 1311b, 1526, 1535a & 1809 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.501 et seq.) & adds sec.
(j) Provide the written policy described under subdivision (i) to an eligible individual at the initiation of a behavioral health transport.
1531l.
(2) A behavioral health transport agency shall not do any of the following:
2025-03-06 Referred 03/05/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4154 of 2025 Rules Brian BeGole Education:
(a) Knowingly provide false or misleading information about the time at which an emergency response will be initiated or the location from which the emergency response is being initiated.
career and technical;
(b) Permit advertising of, in or on the premises of a behavioral health transport vehicle, the name or services of an attorney, accident investigator, nurse, physician, long-term care facility, mortuary, or hospital.
trade schools;
(c) Advertise or disseminate information for the purpose of obtaining contracts under a name other than the name of the WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq 1 behavioral health transport agency holding a behavioral health transport license.
include in the postsecondary enrollment options act.
(d) Operate a behavioral health transport vehicle unless the behavioral health transport vehicle is staffed in accordance with section 997.
Amends sec.
(e) Allow the use of a physical restraint during behavioral health transport.
3 of 1996 PA 160 (MCL 388.513).
(f) Allow the use of a chemical restraint during behavioral health transport.
Referred 03/12/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4155 of 2025 Rules Alicia St.
(3) A behavioral health transport agency that does not provide transport 24 hours a day shall provide after-hours contact information for back-up behavioral health transport providers that include, but are not limited to, behavioral health transport agencies or emergency medical services in the behavioral health transport agency's service area.
Germaine Education:
Sec.
curriculum;
989.
recommendations for curriculum companies and assessment companies;
(1) Subject to subsection (13), a person shall not establish or operate a behavioral health transport in this state unless the person is licensed under this section.
require the department to provide.
(2) On proper application and payment of a $100.00 application fee and a $25.00 fee per behavioral health transport vehicle, the department shall grant a behavioral health transport license to a person that meets the requirements of this chapter and the rules promulgated under this chapter.
Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec.
A license is valid for 2 years.
1278e.
(3) An application for a behavioral health transport license must include all of the following:
Referred 05/13/2025 HB 4160 of 2025 Rules Gina Johnsen Administrative procedure:
(a) Completed application form.
rules;
(b) Written policy and procedure manual, operational manual, and, if applicable, medical protocols and training procedures.
adoption of rules by state agencies more stringent than federal regulations;
(c) Certificate of insurance for each behavioral health WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq 1 transport vehicle in the amount and coverage required by the department.
prohibit.
(d) Proof that each behavioral health transport vehicle received an annual motor vehicle inspection in compliance with the public health code, administrative rules, and protocols.
Amends secs.
(4) Submission of an application for a behavioral health transport license serves as an attestation that the applicant is in compliance with this chapter.
32 & 45 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.232 & 24.245).
(5) The department shall adopt and periodically review requirements for a behavioral health transport license.
2025-09-04, 2025-09-18 Referred 02/26/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4221 of 2025 Rules Laurie Pohutsky Health occupations:
(6) If the application for a behavioral health transport license is complete, the department shall review the application and schedule a site visit with an EMS regional coordinator not later than 15 days after receipt of the completed application.
veterinarians;
(7) If an application for a behavioral health transport license is incomplete, the department shall notify the applicant not later than 15 days after receipt of the application that the department requires additional information.
veterinarian-client-patient relationship;
(8) A behavioral health transport license is not transferable.
require.
A new owner of a behavioral health transport agency shall obtain a new license before operating the behavioral health transport agency.
Amends secs.
(9) A behavioral health transport license must be renewed every 2 years on application to the department and payment of a $100.00 renewal fee and a $25.00 fee per behavioral health transport vehicle not less than 30 days before a license's expiration.
16287 & 18811 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16287 & 333.18811).
Before issuing a renewal license, the department shall determine that the licensee complies with this chapter and the rules promulgated under this chapter.
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A renewal application must be WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq 1 accompanied by proof that each behavioral health transport vehicle received an annual motor vehicle inspection in compliance with the public health code, administrative rules, and protocols.
HB 4221'25 2025-10-23, 2025-10-30 Referred 10/16/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4227 of 2025 Rules Parker Fairbairn Education:
(10) If an application for a behavioral health transport license renewal is submitted less than 60 days after the license has expired, the licensee shall pay a $300.00 late fee in addition to the renewal fee.
safety;
(11) If the application for a behavioral health transport license renewal is submitted more than 60 days after the license has expired, the licensee shall pay a $400.00 late fee in addition to the renewal fee.
1 emergency and safety manager and at least 1 mental health coordinator;
The department shall also require the licensee to complete the requirements of initial licensure.
require each intermediate school district to employ.
(12) A person may provide behavioral health transport without a license only if the person is 1 of the following:
Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec.
(a) An ambulance operation licensed under section 20920 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20920.
1308g.
(b) A law enforcement agency as that term is defined under section 2 of the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act, 1965 PA 203, MCL 28.602.
Referred 05/14/2025 HB 4235 of 2025 Rules Rachelle Smit Public employees and officers:
(13) If an event occurs that would alter the information contained on an application for a behavioral health transport license, the applicant or licensee shall notify the department not more than 30 days after the event occurs.
state;
Sec.
use of certain applications on state devices;
991.
prohibit.
(1) A person may file a complaint with the department regarding an alleged violation of this chapter or of a rule promulgated under this chapter.
Creates new act.
On receipt of a complaint regarding an alleged violation, the department shall do all of the following:
2025-04-17 Referred 03/26/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4240 of 2025 Rules Bill Schuette State agencies (existing):
(a) Investigate the alleged violation underlying the WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq 1 complaint.
other;
(b) Provide documentation about the investigation of the alleged violation underlying the complaint to the complainant and the subject of the complaint.
foreign influence of public bodies;
(c) Provide documentation about the resolution of the alleged violation underlying the complaint to the complainant and the subject of the complaint, including, but not limited to, the subject of the complaint's plan for resolution.
prohibit.
(2) The department may suspend, revoke, or fail to renew a behavioral health transport license for a violation of this chapter or a rule promulgated under this chapter after opportunity for a hearing.
Creates new act.
A hearing and appeal in a contested case must be conducted by the director under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
2025-04-17 Referred 03/26/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4241 of 2025 Rules Mike Hoadley Economic development:
Sec.
other;
993.
economic incentives to certain foreign countries;
(1) A behavioral health transport vehicle shall comply with the following motor vehicle safety standards:
prohibit.
(a) The version of 49 CFR 567.4(a), 567.5, and 567.7 applicable on the date of the motor vehicle's manufacture.
Amends 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2001 - 125.2094) by adding sec.
(b) Routine maintenance and periodic checks in accordance with the motor vehicle's manufacturer recommendations.
7c.
(c) Properly secured equipment and supplies in accordance with motor vehicle's manufacturer recommendations.
2025-04-17 Referred 03/26/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4244 of 2025 Rules Matt Maddock Administrative procedure:
(2) Once approved for use as a behavioral health transport vehicle, a motor vehicle is not required to meet subsequently modified state motor vehicle standards during its use unless it is sold to another behavioral health transport agency.
other;
(3) A behavioral health transport vehicle must be 1 of the following:
references to the Gulf of Mexico;
(a) Sport utility vehicle.
require to be the Gulf of America.
WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq 1 (b) Sedan.
Creates new act.
(c) Limousine.
Referred 05/13/2025 HB 4246 of 2025 Rules Phil Green Health occupations:
(d) Passenger van.
nurses;
(4) A behavioral health transport vehicle must have all of the following features:
nurse licensure compact;
(a) Four doors.
enact.
(b) Triple-pane windows in the passenger compartment.
Amends secs.
(c) Secure and comfortable seating.
16170a, 16222, 16231, 16238 & 17201 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16170a et seq.) & adds secs.
(d) If video monitoring of an individual is used by an attendant of a behavioral health transport vehicle, real-time remote visibility by a supervisor, and digital recording of the individual during transport.
16187, 17225 & 17225a.
(e) Ligature risk reduction measures.
2025-05-22, 2025-06-05 Referred 05/14/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4254 of 2025 Rules Joseph Aragona Animals:
(f) Restricted access to door handles and window controls in the passenger compartment.
care and treatment;
(g) Global positioning system tracking.
conducting of research or training activities on dogs in a manner that causes pain or distress;
(h) Occupant protection, including seat belts, airbags, supplemental inflatable restraints, and, as applicable, child safety seats.
prohibit.
(i) Cabin temperature control and a ventilation system.
Amends secs.
(j) No foreign items or instruments in the passenger compartment that may be used to inflict harm.
2674, 2675 & 2678 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2674 et seq.);
(k) Mirror for monitoring the individual or some other mechanism for visual observation of the individual.
adds secs.
(l) Installation of a safety partition separating the attendant from the individual.
2670 & 2675a & repeals secs.
The partition may be plastic, a metal mesh cage, or other type of barrier that allows the driver to observe the individual but does not allow physical contact.
2672 & 2673 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2672 & 333.2673).
(m) For a behavioral health transport vehicle with a cargo WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq 1 area, a safety partition must also be installed that separates the passenger compartment from the cargo area.
Referred 10/30/2025 HB 4279 of 2025 Rules Jaime Greene Military affairs:
(n) Exterior markings for sending and receiving facilities to identify the behavioral health transport vehicle.
other;
(5) Patient care equipment and safety equipment carried on a behavioral health transport vehicle must meet the minimum requirements prescribed by the department and the protocols of the local medical control authority.
Michigan National Guard apprenticeship program;
A behavioral health transport vehicle must have all of the following equipment onboard:
create.
(a) First aid kit.
Creates new act.
(b) Fire extinguisher.
2025-08-21, 2025-09-04 Referred 05/20/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3) HB 4306 of 2025 Rules Curtis VanderWall Traffic control:
(c) Biohazard bag.
driver license;
(d) Personal protective equipment for each occupant according to public health recommendations.
exceptions to driver license suspension for certain individuals who suffered an epileptic seizure;
(e) Map of the behavioral health transport agency's service area.
provide for.
Sec.
Amends sec.
995.
309 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.309) & adds sec.
A person shall not use the term "behavioral health transport" or a similar term to refer to the person or advertise or disseminate information leading the public to believe that the person provides a behavioral health transport unless the person is licensed by the department under this chapter.
309a.
Sec.
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997.
HB 4307'25 2025-09-04, 2025-10-23 Referred 06/25/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4309 of 2025 (PA 45 of 2026) Rules David Prestin Health occupations:
(1) A behavioral health transport agency shall employ only an individual who meets all of the following requirements:
physician's assistants;
(a) Is not less than 18 years of age.
physician's assistants licensure compact;
(b) Possesses a high school diploma or equivalent.
provide for.
(c) Passes a background check.
Amends secs.
(d) Has a valid and unrestricted driver license in this state.
16337 & 18001 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16337 & 333.18001) & adds secs.
(e) Has a commercial driver license under the Michigan vehicle WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq 1 code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 to 257.923.
16187d, 17011b, 17061a, 17511b & 18011b.
(2) A behavioral health transport agency shall train its staff on, at a minimum, all of the following topics:
2025-05-01, 2025-05-08 Referred 04/23/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4345 of 2025 (PA 5 of 2025) Rules Cameron Cavitt School aid:
(a) Mental health first aid.
penalties;
(b) Basic first aid and CPR.
exception to minimum days of pupil instruction requirement for district closure during a declared state of emergency;
(c) Cultural competencies, including, but not limited to, supporting individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities and language accessibility needs, including, but not limited to, accessing interpretive services.
provide for.
(d) In-person or online verbal de-escalation tactics that prioritize individual and staff safety.
Amends sec.
(e) Principles of trauma-informed care.
101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701).
(f) Internal policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, the behavioral health transport agency's disciplinary policy.
2025-05-01 Referred 04/30/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4346 of 2025 Rules Angela Witwer Gaming:
(g) Individual rights.
other;
(h) Privacy laws, including, but not limited to, 42 CFR part 2.
allocation of revenue under the lawful internet gaming act to the Michigan agriculture equine industry development fund;
(3) All staff must receive the training described in subsection (2) before providing behavioral health transport and annually after or as recommended by the department.
remove cap.
(4) A behavioral health transport agency shall document each staff member's compliance with this section and make the documentation available to the department on request.
Amends sec.
Sec.
15 of 2019 PA 152 (MCL 432.315).
998.
TIE BAR WITH:
(1) A behavioral health transport vehicle shall transport only 1 individual at a time.
HB 4347'25 2025-10-30, 2025-12-11 Referred 10/21/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4347 of 2025 Rules Tom Kunse Gaming:
During transport, only the individual being transported is allowed in a passenger compartment of a behavioral health transport vehicle.
horse racing;
(2) One attendant may be used for all behavioral health WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq 1 transport, except in both of the following situations where 2 attendants must be present:
Michigan agriculture and equine industry development fund;
(a) For transport of an individual under 18 years of age.
modify.
(b) For transport of 300 miles or greater.
Amends secs.
Sec.
2 & 20 of 1995 PA 279 (MCL 431.302 & 431.320).
999.
TIE BAR WITH:
The department shall promulgate rules to implement this chapter under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
HB 4346'25 2025-10-30, 2025-12-11 Referred 10/21/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-4) HB 4352 of 2025 Rules Tyrone Carter Water supply:
Enacting section 1.
systems;
This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No.
authority as municipal authority;
____ (request no.
modify.
S04157'25) or House Bill No.
Amends title & secs.
5944 (request no.
1, 4, 4a, 4b, 4c & 4d of 1955 PA 233 (MCL 124.281 et seq.).
H04157'25) of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.
2025-06-26, 2025-08-21 Referred 06/05/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4354 of 2025 Rules Mike Mueller Water supply:
Final Page WAM H05513'25_HB5943_INTR_1 exuiwq
systems;
authority as municipal authority;
modify.
Amends sec.
2 of 1965 PA 203 (MCL 28.602).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4352'25 2025-06-26, 2025-08-21 Referred 06/05/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4361 of 2025 Rules Phil Green Public utilities:
other;
guidelines for trimming trees and branches around power lines;
modify.
Amends sec.
10p of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10p).
2026-01-15, 2026-01-22 Referred 12/09/2025 HB 4385 of 2025 Rules Joey Andrews Natural resources:
shorelands;
temporary erosion control structures;
authorize without permit during high water levels.
Amends secs.
32312, 32312a & 32510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.32312 et seq.) & adds sec.
32510a.
Referred 06/25/2025 HB 4391 of 2025 Rules Julie Rogers Crimes:
intoxication or impairment;
methods of testing intoxication or impairment in the Michigan vehicle code;
expand to include other bodily fluid.
Amends secs.
625a, 625c & 625g of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.625a et seq.).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4390'25 2025-06-05, 2025-06-26 Referred 05/22/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2) HB 4399 of 2025 Rules David Prestin Health occupations:
advanced practice registered nurses;
scope of practice of registered professional nurses who hold specialty certifications as nurse practitioners;
modify.
Amends secs.
17201, 17210, 17211a & 17212 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17201 et seq.) & adds sec.
17210a.
Referred 11/05/2025 HB 4402 of 2025 Rules Curtis VanderWall Health:
diseases;
dissemination of information about cytomegalovirus (CMV) to certain individuals and in certain situations;
provide for.
Amends secs.
5431 & 5432 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5431 & 333.5432) & adds sec.
5143.
2025-10-16, 2025-10-23 Referred 09/17/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4422 of 2025 Rules Pauline Wendzel Liquor:
authorized distribution agents;
authorized distribution agent fees;
increase.
Amends sec.
205 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1205).
2025-09-25 Referred 09/18/2025 HB 4484 of 2025 Rules Joseph Fox Human services:
medical services;
coverage policies for speech-language pathologists;
modify.
Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec.
109z.
2025-09-18, 2025-09-25 Referred 09/03/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4501 of 2025 Rules Mike Mueller Marihuana:
other;
cannabis regulatory agency;
allow to operate a marihuana reference laboratory and to collect, transport, possess, test, and perform research with marihuana.
Amends sec.
7 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27957).
2026-01-15, 2026-01-22 Referred 11/13/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4509 of 2025 Rules Luke Meerman Health occupations:
audiologists;
audiologist and speech language pathologist licensure compact;
provide for.
Amends secs.
16801 & 17601 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16801 & 333.17601) & adds secs.
16187, 16804 & 17603a.
2025-09-18, 2025-10-16 Referred 09/03/2025 HB 4552 of 2025 Rules Brad Paquette Health:
immunizations;
promulgation of certain rules and regulations that are more stringent than the vaccination exemptions provided in statute and that exclude individuals from school as a disease control measure;
prohibit.
Amends secs.
9215 & 9227 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9215 & 333.9227) & adds sec.
5115a.
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4553'25 Referred 06/05/2025 HB 4553 of 2025 Rules James DeSana Education:
attendance;
promulgation of certain rules that are more stringent than the requirements for claiming exemption from immunizations;
prohibit.
Amends sec.
1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4552'25 Referred 06/05/2025 HB 4558 of 2025 Rules Curtis VanderWall Health:
occupations;
examination and evaluation for purchase of contact lenses;
allow to be in person or by telemedicine.
Amends secs.
5553, 5555, 5557 & 5561 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5553 et seq.) & adds secs.
5560 & 5562.
Referred 06/25/2025 HB 4591 of 2025 Rules Karl Bohnak Health occupations:
counselors;
professional counselors licensure compact;
provide for.
Amends sec.
18101 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18101) & adds secs.
16190a & 18105a.
2025-09-18, 2025-09-25 Referred 09/03/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4593 of 2025 Rules Matt Bierlein Health occupations:
dentists;
representing oneself as a "dental specialist" or as specializing in other dental areas;
prohibit under certain circumstances.
Amends sec.
16608 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16608).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4594'25 2026-01-15, 2026-01-22 Referred 11/05/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-4) HB 4642 of 2025 Rules Angela Rigas Campaign finance:
violations;
authority of the attorney general's office to resolve violations involving the secretary of state;
provide for.
Amends sec.
15 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.215).
2025-09-18, 2025-09-25 Referred 08/19/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4679 of 2025 Rules Tullio Liberati Agriculture:
weights and measures;
certain definitions;
provide for.
Amends secs.
10 & 28c of 1964 PA 283 (MCL 290.610 & 290.628c).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4678'25 2026-01-15 Referred 11/13/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4692 of 2025 Rules Angela Rigas Occupations:
cosmetologists;
branch facilities for a school of cosmetology;
provide for.
Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding sec.
1205b.
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4693'25 2025-12-11, 2025-12-16 Referred 10/30/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4693 of 2025 Rules Tullio Liberati Occupations:
cosmetologists;
cosmetology licensing fees;
modify.
Amends secs.
9 & 25 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2209 & 338.2225).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4692'25 Referred 10/30/2025 HB 4696 of 2025 Rules Luke Meerman Children:
guardians;
definition of relative under the guardianship assistance act;
modify.
Amends sec.
2 of 2008 PA 260 (MCL 722.872).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4697'25 2026-03-12, 2026-03-19 Referred 02/24/2026reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4720 of 2025 Rules Rachelle Smit Elections:
voting equipment;
use of electronic voting systems that contain certain parts or equipment;
prohibit.
Amends secs.
795 & 795a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.795 & 168.795a).
2026-03-12, 2026-03-19 Referred 12/09/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4790 of 2025 Rules Jamie Thompson Health occupations:
physicians;
continuing education on menopause and related conditions;
provide for.
Amends secs.
17033 & 17533 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17033 & 333.17533).
2026-02-04, 2026-02-19 Referred 10/22/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4809 of 2025 Rules Bryan Posthumus Highways:
bridges;
tolling enforcement program;
provide for.
Amends title & sec.
219 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.219) & adds secs.
820a & 820b.
2025-11-13, 2025-12-11 Referred 09/30/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-4) HB 4813 of 2025 Rules Joseph Pavlov Education:
other;
interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children;
modify.
Amends secs.
1 & 2 of 2008 PA 160 (MCL 3.1041 & 3.1042).
2026-06-25 Referred 11/05/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2) HB 4816 of 2025 Rules Nancy Jenkins-Arno Individual income tax:
credit;
credit for certain investments in Michigan businesses;
provide for.
Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec.
281.
2026-03-12, 2026-04-16 Referred 11/04/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3) HB 4823 of 2025 Rules Joseph Aragona Liquor:
distribution;
general amendments;
provide for.
Amends secs.
105, 303, 526, 607, 609b & 1025 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105 et seq.) & adds sec.
412.
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4824'25, HB 4825'25 2025-09-25 Referred 09/18/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4824 of 2025 (PA 83 of 2026) Rules Matt Bierlein Liquor:
other;
definition of brand;
modify.
Amends secs.
105 & 1115 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105 436.2115) & adds sec.
604.
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4823'25 2025-09-25 Referred 09/18/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3) HB 4834 of 2025 Rules Jaime Greene Aeronautics:
other;
aeronautics code;
revise.
Amends title & secs.
2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 51, 52, 53, 55, 76, 76a, 77, 80b, 80e, 82, 86, 109 & 155 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.2 et seq.);
adds sec.
89c & repeals sec.
36 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.36).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4835'25 Referred 09/30/2025 HB 4835 of 2025 Rules Jaime Greene Aeronautics:
other;
definition of law enforcement officer;
update.
Amends sec.
2 of 1965 PA 203 (MCL 28.602).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4834'25 Referred 09/30/2025 HB 4845 of 2025 Rules Tom Kunse Transportation:
funds;
requirements for competitive bidding for certain road construction project contracts;
modify.
Amends sec.
11c of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.661c).
Referred 02/18/2026 HB 4855 of 2025 Rules David Prestin Weapons:
firearms;
possession of a pistol by a bow hunter;
allow.
Amends sec.
43510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43510).
2026-01-15, 2026-01-22 Referred 11/05/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4864 of 2025 Rules Julie Rogers Health:
children;
definition of elevated blood lead level;
modify.
Amends sec.
5456 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5456).
2026-06-18, 2026-06-25 Referred 06/03/2026reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4878 of 2025 Rules Curtis VanderWall Health:
pharmaceuticals;
reporting certain information and regulating certain conduct related to drugs and the federal 340B program;
provide for.
Creates new act.
Referred 01/28/2026 HB 4881 of 2025 Rules Jerry Neyer Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
reference to wholesale potato dealers licensing;
update.
Amends sec.
4105 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.4105).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4882'25 2025-11-06, 2025-11-13 Referred 10/30/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4882 of 2025 Rules Jerry Neyer Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
licensing of potato dealers;
eliminate.
Repeals 1964 PA 158 (MCL 290.451 - 290.466).
2025-11-06, 2025-11-13 Referred 10/30/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4892 of 2025 Rules Steve Frisbie Occupations:
accounting;
requirements for an accountancy firm license;
modify.
Amends secs.
724 & 728 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.724 & 339.728).
2025-11-13, 2025-12-11 Referred 11/04/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4894 of 2025 Rules Ron Robinson Occupations:
residential builders;
restrictions on qualifying experience for building inspectors;
modify.
Amends sec.
207 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5207) & adds sec.
1020.
Referred 06/25/2026 HB 4895 of 2025 Rules Rylee Linting Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
continuing education requirements;
allow to be fulfilled with online remote learning.
Amends sec.
314 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.314).
2025-11-13, 2025-12-11, 2025-12-16 Referred 11/05/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4896 of 2025 Rules Jason Woolford Health occupations:
physicians;
license to engage in the practice of medicine for international medical school graduates;
provide for under certain circumstances.
Amends secs.
17001 & 17011 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17001 & 333.17011).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4925'25 2025-12-11, 2026-01-15 Referred 11/12/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4897 of 2025 Rules David Martin Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
boiler installer license;
provide for.
Amends sec.
939 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5939) & adds secs.
926, 926a & 926b.
2026-01-15 Referred 12/18/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4898 of 2025 Rules Ann Bollin Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
boiler repair license;
provide for.
Amends sec.
941 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5941) & adds secs.
928, 928a & 928b.
2026-01-15 Referred 12/18/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4899 of 2025 Rules Jamie Thompson Health occupations:
nurses;
evaluation of foreign trained registered nurses;
modify.
Amends sec.
17213 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17213).
2026-02-04, 2026-02-19 Referred 01/28/2026reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4901 of 2025 Rules Jamie Thompson Health:
licensing;
licensing of nurses and speech-language pathologists;
modify.
Amends secs.
17211 & 17603 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17211 & 333.17603).
2026-03-19 Referred 02/18/2026reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4907 of 2025 Rules David Prestin Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
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What does HB 5943 do?
Health: licensing; behavioral health transportation licensing requirements; provide for. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding ch. 9B. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5944'26
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HB 5943 is sponsored by Steve Frisbie (Republican).
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