2024 Senate Bill 973

Insurance: health insurers; coverage for certain contraception; require.

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406jj.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill requires Michigan health insurance policies to cover FDA-approved contraception and emergency contraception, including over-the-counter options, starting January 1, 2026.

Introduced in the Senate

July 30, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 4, 2024

Reported with substitute S-3

Dec. 5, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 10, 2024

Reported with substitute S-3

Substitute S-3 concurred in by voice vote

Dec. 11, 2024

Substitute S-1 offered by Sen. Thomas Albert (R-18)

The substitute failed 16 to 18 (details)

Passed in the Senate 27 to 9 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 11, 2024