2023 House Bill 4543

Health facilities: other; health facilities or agencies providing certain care and services; require written documentation for denying admittance.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20204.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Requires health facilities or agencies that provide inpatient rehabilitation services or skilled nursing care to give a written explanation to individuals who are denied admittance for these services. This explanation must be provided within three days following the decision to deny admittance.

Introduced in the House

May 10, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-22) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Regina Weiss (D-6), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Carrie Rheingans (D-47) and Laurie Pohutsky (D-17)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy