2023 House Bill 5174

Education: curriculum; instruction in organ and tissue donation; require.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170c.

AI Analysis – Experimental

This bill mandates the development or adoption of a model program of instruction on organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation programs by January 1, 2025. This program, lasting at least one hour, will include information about the Michigan organ donor registry and must be provided to students before completing grade 9, starting in the 2025-2026 school year.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 17, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Felicia Brabec (D-33) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Rachel Hood (D-81), Stephanie Young (D-16) and Jason Morgan (D-23)

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 3, 2024

Reported with substitute H-2

Dec. 12, 2024

Substitute H-2 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the House 56 to 53 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote