HB5974

Health: medical records; rights of a minor patient; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 5 of 2004 PA 47 (MCL 333.26263 & 333.26265).

Chamber Passed·6/24/26

Michigan HB5974 modifies rights of minor patients regarding their medical records.

Michigan HB5974 amends sections of the 2004 Public Act 47 to modify the rights of minor patients regarding their medical records. It specifies that a minor has the exclusive right to exercise patient rights concerning their medical records. The bill also outlines procedures for accessing medical records, including the requirement for health care providers and facilities to respond to requests within 30 days, with an option to extend the response time by an additional 30 days if a written statement of delay reasons is provided.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 61–46 · Jun 24
Current
Health Policy Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

61 Yea

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46 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 17

9:00 AM

House Health Policy

Jun 10

9:00 AM

House Health Policy

History

Jul 1

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jul 1

Senate

Referred To Committee On Health Policy

Jun 24

House

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