2023 House Bill 5169

Health: screening; mental health screenings and resources for mothers; provide for during certain time periods.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9137.

Mackinac Center Analysis

Includes post-partum mental health services as covered under the Social Welfare Act.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 17, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Rachel Hood (D-81) and 28 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Brenda Carter (D-53), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Julie Brixie (D-73), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Christine Morse (D-40), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Jenn Hill (D-109), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Stephanie Young (D-16), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Natalie Price (D-5), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Amos O’Neal (D-94), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Jim Haadsma (D-44), Helena Scott (D-7), Noah Arbit (D-20), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Kristian Grant (D-82), Carol Glanville (D-84), Lori Stone (D-13), Reggie Miller (D-31), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Alabas Farhat (D-3), John Fitzgerald (D-83) and Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 2, 2023

Reported with substitute H-1

June 26, 2024

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 7 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-32)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 26, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 11, 2024

Reported without amendment

Dec. 12, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 18, 2024

Reported without amendment