2025 Senate Bill 475

Health occupations: health professionals; invasive bodily examinations; prohibit under certain circumstances.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16280.

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Senate Bill No. 475 & 476 requires written, informed consent for invasive bodily examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients, with specific provisions for student involvement, and will only take effect if a related bill is enacted.

Introduced in the Senate

July 1, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Paul Wojno (D-10) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Sylvia Santana (D-2), Veronica Klinefelt (D-11), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Erika Geiss (D-1) and Stephanie Chang (D-3)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 12, 2025

Reported without amendment

Nov. 13, 2025

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 3, 2025

Reported without amendment

Dec. 9, 2025

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 10, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy