2024 Senate Bill 1157

Health: pharmaceuticals; authority of certain physicians issuing standing orders; provide for.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 9204 and 17744e (MCL 333.9204 and 333.17744e), section 9204 as amended by 2023 PA 97 and section 17744e as amended by 2022 PA 176.

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The bill amends the Public Health Code to allow non-physician health professionals to administer immunizing agents and qualified drugs under standing orders, introduces standing orders for public health emergencies, and provides civil immunity for actions taken under these orders.

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 26, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15)

Referred to the Committee on Oversight