HB5466

Health: other; authority to limit patient visitation in certain health care facilities; restrict in emergency orders and under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 2253, 2453 & 5145 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2253 et seq.).

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5466 amends health laws to restrict patient visitation in health care facilities during epidemics.

Michigan HB5466 amends sections 2253, 2453, and 5145 of the 1978 Public Health Code to allow the director or local health officer to limit patient visitation in qualified health care facilities during epidemics. Visitation of patients with cognitive impairments is not to be limited. Visitation may be limited by implementing safety measures, establishing procedures, or restricting the number of visitors. Visitation may be prohibited for up to 30 days after an epidemic is declared.

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History

Jan 22

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/21/2026

Jan 21

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Gina Johnsen

Jan 21

House

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