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MichiganHB 40772025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Health: medical examiners; process for medical certification of a death record; modify. Amends secs. 2804, 2843, 2843b, 2844 & 16221 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2804 et seq.). Last Action: assigned PA 003'26 with immediate effect
Sponsored By: Julie Rogers (Democratic)
Became Law
Health: medical examinersRecords: deathRecords: vital records
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Privacy for surrendered infant deaths
If an infant is born alive after an attempted abortion, is safely surrendered, and then dies, the death is reported. The infant is listed as "Baby Doe". The record cannot include names, addresses, or other details that identify the baby, the parents, or the informant.
Clear definitions for death records
The law defines key terms for vital records. It explains who counts as an institution, physician, and local registrar. It defines live birth, miscarriage (before 20 weeks), and what registration means. These rules guide who reports and how deaths and births are recorded.
Faster web-based death certificates
The funeral director who first takes custody must report the death in the state’s web system. A doctor must complete the medical certification within 48 hours after death; in a facility, the attending doctor, their designee, the chief medical officer, or a pathologist may certify. If an investigation under 1953 PA 181 is needed, the county medical examiner completes the certification and, after taking the case, signs within 48 hours or follows department procedures and tells the funeral director why there is a delay. The body cannot be finally disposed of until an authorized doctor or the county medical examiner approves. One year after this law’s effective date, medical certifications must be filed online, and certifiers must finish the department’s training. A licensed funeral director or courtesy license holder must file the record with the local registrar within 72 hours after death. Physicians must not refuse to certify when presented, and failure to comply can lead to professional discipline.
Infection-control notices and privacy
If the certifier knows the deceased had an infectious agent, they must tell the funeral director about needed precautions before release. A funeral director may not refuse services just because of that notice. The notice is confidential and may be shared only for that purpose. Knowingly breaking this rule is a misdemeanor. The health department sets rules for what counts as an infectious agent.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Julie Rogers
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Carol Glanville
Democratic • House
Carrie Rheingans
Democratic • House
Curtis VanderWall
Republican • House
Cynthia Neeley
Democratic • House
Donavan McKinney
Democratic • House
Douglas Wozniak
Republican • House
Erin Byrnes
Democratic • House
Jason Hoskins
Democratic • House
Jason Morgan
Democratic • House
Jennifer Conlin
Democratic • House
Joey Andrews
Democratic • House
Julie Brixie
Democratic • House
Kathy Schmaltz
Republican • House
Matt Longjohn
Democratic • House
Mike McFall
Democratic • House
Morgan Foreman
Democratic • House
Pat Outman
Republican • House
Penelope Tsernoglou
Democratic • House
Reggie Miller
Democratic • House
Samantha Steckloff
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT
Yes: 36 • No: 0 • Other: 1
House vote • 4/22/2025
passed; given immediate effect
Yes: 106 • No: 2 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
assigned PA 003'26 with immediate effect
3/18/2026Housefiled with Secretary of State 03/17/2026 01:15 PM
3/18/2026Houseapproved by the Governor 03/17/2026 10:30 AM
3/18/2026Housepresented to the Governor 03/09/2026 01:00 PM
3/10/2026Housebill ordered enrolled
3/5/2026Housefull title agreed to
3/5/2026Housereturned from Senate without amendment with immediate effect and full title
3/5/2026HouseRETURNED TO HOUSE
3/4/2026HouseINSERTED FULL TITLE
3/4/2026SenatePASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 19 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
3/4/2026SenatePLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING
2/18/2026SenateREPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
2/18/2026SenateREFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
11/13/2025SenateREPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 11/12/2025
11/13/2025SenateREFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
4/29/2025SenatePASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
4/29/2025Housetransmitted
4/22/2025Housepassed; given immediate effect Roll Call #57 Yeas 106 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 2
4/22/2025Houseread a third time
4/22/2025Houseplaced on immediate passage
4/22/2025Houseplaced on third reading
4/22/2025Houseread a second time
4/22/2025Housereferred to second reading
3/12/2025Housereported with recommendation without amendment
3/12/2025Housebill electronically reproduced 02/12/2025
2/13/2025House
Bill Text
Public Act
3/17/2026
House Concurred
3/5/2026
As Passed by the Senate
3/4/2026
As Passed by the House
4/22/2025
Introduced
2/12/2025
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