2025 House Bill 4734

Human services: county services; designation of a patient surrogate for health care decisions; allow.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 66h (MCL 400.66h).

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House Bill No. 4734 updates consent requirements for medical treatment under the Social Welfare Act, clarifying who may provide consent for incapacitated individuals and reinforcing protections against compelled medical procedures.

Introduced in the House

July 15, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Brian BeGole (R-71) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Gina Johnsen (R-78), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Pat Outman (R-91), Doug Wozniak (R-59) and Mike Harris (R-52)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Aug. 20, 2025

Reported without amendment

Sept. 18, 2025

Passed in the House 98 to 0 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

Sept. 22, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety