HB5521

Human services: medical services; organ transplant coverage; prohibit if the organ is from a country known for organ harvesting. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109z.

Introduced·2/18/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5521 prohibits organ transplant coverage if the organ is from a country known for organ harvesting.

Michigan HB5521 amends the Michigan Compiled Laws to prohibit coverage for human organ transplants if the organ is from a country known for forced organ harvesting. This includes prohibiting coverage if the transplant operation is performed in China or another country designated by the director of the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill defines "forced organ harvesting" as the removal of organs from a living individual through coercion, abduction, deception, fraud, or abuse of power.

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History

Feb 19

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/18/2026

Feb 18

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Jennifer Wortz

Feb 18

House

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