2023 House Bill 4859

Health: other; certain health organizations; prohibit from having any jurisdiction in this state.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 1111 (MCL 333.1111).

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The bill emphasizes that the Public Health Code should align with federal and state laws and be interpreted to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of Michigan's residents. A significant provision of the bill is the exclusion of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) from having jurisdiction in Michigan. It states that any requirements, mandates, recommendations, instructions, or guidance from the CDC or WHO, particularly regarding masks, vaccines, or medical testing, will not be effective or enforceable in the state.

Introduced in the House

June 27, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Luke Meerman (R-89) and 17 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Joseph Fox (R-101), Angela Rigas (R-79), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Brian BeGole (R-71), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Mike Hoadley (R-99), Mark Tisdel (R-55), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Brad Paquette (R-37), Rachelle Smit (R-43), Gregory Alexander (R-98), James DeSana (R-29), Steve Carra (R-36), Dale Zorn (R-34), Kathy Schmaltz (R-46) and Neil Friske (R-107)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy