Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 551: Human services: medical services; exemption of certain prescription drugs for the treatment or management of pain from the medical assistance prior authorization process; provide for. Amends sec. 109h of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.109h) & adds sec. 109v.

In committee Last action September 17, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY

Plain-language summary

SB 551 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on September 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Human services: medical services; exemption of certain prescription drugs for the treatment or management of pain from the medical assistance prior authorization process; provide for. Amends sec. 109h of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.109h) & adds sec. 109v. Primary sponsor: Sylvia Santana (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (September 17, 2025): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sylvia Santana (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.