2023 Senate Bill 479

Human services: medical services; coverage for abortions; require.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending sections 108 and 109 (MCL 400.108 and 400.109), section 108 as amended by 2013 PA 107 and section 109 as amended by 2022 PA 98.

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Mandates certification by licensed professionals for medical and dental services, with exceptions in emergencies, and outlines available medical services including hospital, physician, nursing home services, and specifies payment and eligibility criteria.

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 7, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-5) and 10 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Erika Geiss (D-1), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Sean McCann (D-19), Sue Shink (D-14), Stephanie Chang (D-3), Paul Wojno (D-10), Winnie Brinks (D-29), Jeff Irwin (D-15) and Sarah Anthony (D-21)

Referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services