Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 5944 — Human services: medical services; coverage for behavioral health transportation; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109y. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5943'26

Last action — referred to second reading

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill adds coverage for transportation related to behavioral health services.

This bill amends existing human services law to include coverage for transportation to behavioral health services. It aims to facilitate access to necessary care.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can ensure their loved ones can reach behavioral health services without the burden of transportation costs.

Summary

Human services: medical services; coverage for behavioral health transportation; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109y. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5943'26

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 5944 specifies that a behavioral health transport agency must be certified or ordered by a licensed provider in order to receive reimbursement for transporting eligible individuals. This change clarifies the requirements for reimbursement related to behavioral health transportation, ensuring that only certified professionals are involved in the process. This helps improve the quality and accountability of mental health transport services, which is important for the safety and well-being of individuals in need of care.

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HOUSE BILL NO.
SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
5944 May 12, 2026, Introduced by Reps.
5944 A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109y.
O'Neal, Tisdel, Greene, Outman, Prestin, Wozniak, Beson, BeGole, Kunse, Kelly, T.
Carter, Witwer, Schmaltz, Roth, St.
Germaine, Paquette, Bierlein, Rigas, Frisbie, Herzberg, Glanville, McFall and Farhat and referred to Committee on Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109y.
(2) The department shall require a behavioral health agency to comply with section 987 of the mental health code, 1974 PA 258, MCL OOH H04157'25_HB5944_INTR_1 ram8ek 1 330.1987.
(2) The department shall require a behavioral health transport agency to comply with section 987 of the mental health code, 1974 PA 258, MCL 330.1987.
(3) As used in this section:
The department shall reimburse a behavioral health transport agency for providing behavioral transport to an eligible individual only if the behavioral health transport is ordered or certified by a licensed provider.
OOH H04157'25 (H-1) ma093d 1 (3) As used in this section:
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5943 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.
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Action History

  1. referred to second reading

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5944 do?
Human services: medical services; coverage for behavioral health transportation; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109y. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5943'26
Who sponsors HB 5944?
HB 5944 is sponsored by Amos O'Neal (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 5944?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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