SB0769

Corrections: state facilities; medical information regarding a prisoner provided to individuals as authorized by a prisoner; allow. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 64a.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Allows prisoners to designate authorized recipients for their medical information and emergency contacts.

This bill amends Michigan's corrections law to allow prisoners to designate authorized recipients for their qualified medical information and emergency contacts. The Department of Corrections must provide each prisoner with a medical information release form, an emergency contact form, and a brochure explaining the difference between an authorized recipient and an emergency contact. The department must also provide a prisoner's qualified medical information to the prisoner's authorized recipient if requested.

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 4

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

May 21

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

History

Jun 10

Senate

Reported Favorably With Substitute (s-1) 6/4/2026

Jun 10

Senate

Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)

Jan 21

Senate

Introduced By Senator Mary Cavanagh