2024 House Bill 6159

Corrections: other; responsibility for nonemergency medical, dental, or optometric services; modify.

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending section 67a (MCL 791.267a), as added by 1996 PA 234.

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The bill amends the Corrections Code to eliminate copayment fees for nonemergency medical services for prisoners while maintaining full cost responsibility for those who intentionally self-harm and require emergency care.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 26, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Amos O’Neal (D-94) and 10 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Felicia Brabec (D-33), Natalie Price (D-5), Brenda Carter (D-53), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Stephanie Young (D-16), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Jason Morgan (D-23), Carrie Rheingans (D-47) and Kara Hope (D-74)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations