2023 House Bill 5062

Health: children; pediatric cancer fund act; create.

A bill to establish the pediatric cancer research, treatment, resources, and education fund in the department of health and human services; to provide for the distribution of money from the fund; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to create an advisory commission and establish its powers and duties; and to require the promulgation of rules.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Establishes the Pediatric Cancer Research, Treatment, Resources, and Education Fund within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Aimed at improving pediatric cancer cure rates and care, the bill facilitates funding for qualified entities like nonprofit organizations, medical schools, and research hospitals for pediatric cancer initiatives.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 28, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Amos O’Neal (D-94) and eight co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Rachel Hood (D-81), Brenda Carter (D-53), Carol Glanville (D-84) and Alabas Farhat (D-3)

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services

Jan. 18, 2024

Reported without amendment

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy