Michigan SB1123 prohibits health facilities from discriminating against individuals with disabilities in medical treatment.
Michigan SB1123 amends the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to prohibit health facilities from discriminating against individuals with disabilities in medical treatment. The bill specifies that health facilities cannot deny or limit treatment based on disability-related biases or stereotypes. It mandates that health facilities provide reasonable accommodations and modifications necessary for effective treatment. The bill also ensures that individuals with disabilities receive information about treatment options and can access visitation and advocacy assistance if safe and legal.
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