Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5438: Health: vital records; fee waiver for individuals fleeing or attempting to flee a dangerous situation; provide for. Amends sec. 2891 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2891).
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5438 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on December 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health: vital records; fee waiver for individuals fleeing or attempting to flee a dangerous situation; provide for. Amends sec. 2891 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2891). Primary sponsor: Emily Dievendorf (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 31, 2025): bill electronically reproduced 12/23/2025.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Dievendorf | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Kelly Breen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Julie Brixie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Erin Byrnes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Kara Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Jason Hoskins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jaz Martus | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Reggie Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Jason Morgan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Laurie Pohutsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Natalie Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Carrie Rheingans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Helena Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Penelope Tsernoglou | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Dylan Wegela | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Regina Weiss | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- bill electronically reproduced 12/23/2025
- referred to Committee on Judiciary
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Emily Dievendorf