2024 House Bill 5526

Health: other; refusal to provide services based on patient's refusal to allow provider to photocopy or scan driver license; prohibit.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16112 and 20135.

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The bill amends the Public Health Code to prevent health care providers from denying services based on a patient's refusal to allow photocopying or scanning of their identification, while still allowing identity verification and data capture.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Regina Weiss (D-6)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy