2025 House Bill 5438

Health: vital records; fee waiver for individuals fleeing or attempting to flee a dangerous situation; provide for.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2891 (MCL 333.2891), as amended by 2024 PA 25.

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House Bill No. 5438 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to waive fees for vital records for individuals fleeing dangerous situations or experiencing homelessness, thereby improving access to essential documents for vulnerable populations.

Introduced in the House

Dec. 23, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-77) and 15 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Reggie Miller (D-31), Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Kara Hope (D-74), Natalie Price (D-6), Dylan Wegela (D-26), Helena Scott (D-8), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Julie Brixie (D-73), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Jasper Martus (D-69), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Regina Weiss (D-5), Jason Morgan (D-23), Jason Hoskins (D-18) and Kelly Breen (D-21)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary