SB0475

Health occupations: health professionals; invasive bodily examinations; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16280. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0476'25

Chamber Passed·12/9/25

Michigan SB0475 amends health laws to restrict invasive bodily examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients by health professionals.

Michigan SB0475 amends the state's health laws by adding a new section that restricts health professionals from performing invasive bodily examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients. Exceptions to this rule include cases where the patient or their authorized representative provides written, informed consent, or when the examination is necessary for emergency diagnostic or treatment purposes. The bill also mandates that the informed consent must specify whether a student in a health profession training program can perform the examination.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 35–0 · Dec 9, 2025
Current
Health Policy Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Nov 12, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Health Policy

Oct 29, 2025

12:30 PM

Senate Health Policy

History

Dec 10, 2025

House

Read A First Time

Dec 10, 2025

House

Referred To Committee On Health Policy

Dec 9, 2025

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 321 Yeas 35 Nays 0 Excused 2 Not Voting 0