2023 Senate Bill 624

Health: immunizations; access to the Michigan care improvement registry; restrict and expand the registry to include the reporting of adverse events resulting from immunizing agents.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 9206 and 9227 (MCL 333.9206 and 333.9227), section 9206 as amended by 2023 PA 145 and section 9227 as amended by 2006 PA 91.

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This bill mandates that health care providers administering immunizations to children must issue a written certificate of immunization, which, from January 1, 2024, will also include information on lead poisoning testing. It allows parents or guardians to object to the reporting of their child's immunization data to the department and sets forth guidelines for reporting adverse events following immunizations, including detailed information requirements.

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 26, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Joseph Bellino (R-16) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Michele Hoitenga (R-36), Jonathan Lindsey (R-17), Jim Runestad (R-23) and Lana Theis (R-22)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations