SB0973

Insurance: health insurers; state-based insurance exchange; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0977'26

Chamber Passed·6/18/26

Michigan SB0973 establishes a state-based health insurance exchange to facilitate the purchase and sale of qualified health plans.

Michigan SB0973 creates the Michigan Health Insurance Exchange Act, establishing a state-based exchange to serve as a marketplace for qualified health plans. The exchange will be governed by a board of 12 members appointed by the governor, with specific representation from insurers, carriers, and consumer advocates. The exchange will offer qualified health plans and dental plans, provide enrollment assistance, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws. It will also establish a Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) for small employers.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 20–16 · Jun 18
Current
Insurance Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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16 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 10

11:30 AM

Senate Health Policy

Jun 3

12:30 PM

Senate Health Policy

History

Jun 18

Senate

Amendment(s) Defeated

Jun 18

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 143 Yeas 20 Nays 16 Excused 2 Not Voting 0

Jun 18

House

Received On 06/18/2026