2025 Senate Bill 33

Probate: patient advocates; withholding life-sustaining treatment for a patient who is pregnant; allow.

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 5507 and 5509 (MCL 700.5507 and 700.5509), section 5507 as amended by 2024 PA 1 and section 5509 as amended by 2004 PA 532.

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The bill amends the Estates and Protected Individuals Code to allow patient advocates to make life-sustaining treatment decisions for pregnant patients and clarifies the advocate's authority and responsibilities.

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 4, 2025

Introduced by Sens. Sarah Anthony (D-21) and Erika Geiss (D-1)

Referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services