2026 House Bill 5737

Health: licensing; references to licenses for certain substance use disorder services programs in the social welfare act; modify to include those exempt from licensure.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2025 PA 45.

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HB 5728 through HB 5738 updates and expands definitions in the Prudent Purchaser Act to include a broader range of health care providers and facilities, contingent on the passage of a related bill, thereby modernizing Michigan's health care regulatory framework.

Introduced in the House

March 18, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Mike Harris (R-52) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Mark Tisdel (R-55) and Bill Schuette (R-95)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 24, 2026

Reported without amendment

Referred to the Committee on Rules