2026 House Bill 6279

Corrections: state facilities; certain health and safety standards in state correctional facilities; provide for.

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding sections 67c, 67e, and 67f.

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Amends the Michigan Corrections Code to require timely access to health care, disability accommodations, and safe living conditions for prisoners, with grievance procedures for violations.

Introduced in the House

Aug. 27, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Reggie Miller (D-31) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Natalie Price (D-6), Veronica Paiz (D-10), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Carrie Rheingans (D-47) and Donavan McKinney (D-11)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary