2026 House Bill 5473

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A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16231 (MCL 333.16231), as amended by 2017 PA 249.

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House Bill No. 5473 amends the Michigan Public Health Code to revise and clarify procedures for investigating health professional misconduct, including stricter authorization, automatic investigations for repeat or severe malpractice, enhanced conflict of interest rules, and new timelines for departmental action.

Introduced in the House

Jan. 22, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Noah Arbit (D-20)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy