2025 Senate Bill 397

Human services: medical services; exemption of certain prescription drugs from the medical assistance prior authorization process; provide for.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109h (MCL 400.109h), as amended by 2022 PA 19.

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SB 397 amends Michigan's Social Welfare Act to prohibit prior authorization and dosage limits for certain critical prescription drugs under Medicaid, especially those for mental health, substance use, and chronic conditions, thereby improving access to necessary treatments.

Introduced in the Senate

June 11, 2025

Introduced by Sens. Kevin Hertel (D-12) and Sylvia Santana (D-2)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 25, 2025

Reported with substitute S-1

June 26, 2025

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

July 1, 2025

Reported with substitute S-1

Substitute S-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

July 1, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Insurance