2023 House Bill 5171

Human services: medical services; coverage for mental health screenings for new mothers; require.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2022 PA 98.

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. Kristian Grant (D-82) and 18 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Helena Scott (D-7), Kara Hope (D-74), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Brenda Carter (D-53), Noah Arbit (D-20), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Natalie Price (D-5), Julie Brixie (D-73), Stephanie Young (D-16), Carol Glanville (D-84), Lori Stone (D-13), Reggie Miller (D-31), Alabas Farhat (D-3), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Jimmie Wilson (D-32) and John Fitzgerald (D-83)

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 97 to 12 (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