HB5828

Insurance: health insurers; invoking suicide clauses in insurance policies; prohibit if in compliance with death with dignity act. Amends secs. 3905 & 4037 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3905 & 500.4037) & adds secs. 3406rr. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5825'26

Introduced·4/21/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5828 prohibits health insurers from invoking suicide clauses in policies for individuals complying with the death with dignity act.

Michigan HB5828 amends insurance laws to ensure health insurers cannot deny or limit coverage for individuals who intend to end their lives in accordance with the death with dignity act. The bill modifies sections 3905 and 4037 of the Michigan Compiled Laws and adds new sections to clarify the prohibition on insurers invoking suicide clauses under these circumstances.

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History

Apr 22

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/21/2026

Apr 21

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Brenda Carter

Apr 21

House

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