SB0969

Health facilities: other; definition of covered facility; include hospitals that provide swing bed services. Amends secs. 20173a & 20173b of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20173a & 333.20173b).

Introduced·5/14/26
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0969 expands the definition of covered facilities to include hospitals providing swing bed services.

Michigan SB0969 amends sections 20173a and 20173b of the Michigan Public Health Code to redefine "covered facility" to include hospitals that provide swing bed services. This bill mandates criminal history checks for employees, independent contractors, and individuals granted clinical privileges at these facilities. It outlines procedures for conducting these checks, including the use of an electronic web-based system and the involvement of the Department of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Health Policy Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 14

Senate

Introduced By Senator Rick Outman

May 14

Senate

Referred To Committee On Health Policy