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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Santana | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Rosemary Bayer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“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 COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
- INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SYLVIA SANTANA