2024 Senate Bill 974

Human services: medical services; coverage for contraception and emergency contraception; require.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109q.

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The bill mandates coverage for all forms of contraception and emergency contraception under the Medical Assistance Program, including non-prescription options, to ensure broad access to pregnancy prevention methods.

Introduced in the Senate

July 30, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 4, 2024

Reported with substitute S-1

Dec. 5, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 10, 2024

Reported with substitute S-1

Substitute S-1 concurred in by voice vote

Dec. 11, 2024

Substitute S-3 offered by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Substitute S-4 offered by Sen. Thomas Albert (R-18)

The substitute failed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 27 to 9 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 11, 2024