Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5044: Health occupations: health professionals; policy for the receipt of medically necessary treatment by pupils; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1178b.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5044 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on September 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health occupations: health professionals; policy for the receipt of medically necessary treatment by pupils; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1178b. Primary sponsor: Pauline Wendzel (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): referred to second reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pauline Wendzel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Joe Aragona | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Kelly Breen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| John Fitzgerald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 83 |
| Angela Rigas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Kathy Schmaltz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Samantha Steckloff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- referred to second reading
- reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3)
- bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2025
- referred to Committee on Education and Workforce
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Pauline Wendzel