Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SB1124: Children: other; limited emancipation of a minor who is homeless; provide for. Creates new act.
Status: In committee, September 30, 2026
What the bill says
To allow certain homeless or runaway youths access to health care without parental consent; and to allow health care providers to treat certain homeless or runaway youths without parental consent.
From the introduced text, July 29, 2026:
A bill to allow certain homeless or runaway youths access to health care without parental consent; and to allow health care providers to treat certain homeless or runaway youths without parental consent. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1. As used in this act: (a) "Child abuse" means that term as defined in section 2 of the child protection law, 1975 PA 238, MCL 722.622. (b) "Child neglect" means that term as defined in section 2 of the child protection law, 1975 PA 238, MCL 722.622. (c) "Homeless youth" means an individual for whom it is not possible to live in a safe environment with a relative, who has no other safe alternative living arrangement, and who is either of the following: (i) Seeking shelter in a basic center as described under 34 USC 11212(a). (ii) Seeking enrollment in a transitional living program as described under 34 USC 11222(a), is not less than 16 years of age, and is either of the following: (A) Less than 22 years of age. (B) Not less than 22 years of age as of the expiration of the maximum period of stay permitted under 34 USC 11222(a)(2) if the individual commences the stay before reaching 22 years of age. (d) "Medically necessary health care" means clinical and rehabilitative, physical, mental, or …
Sponsors
- Cherry, John (D, 27) · primary sponsor
- Bayer, Rosemary (D, 13)
- Klinefelt, Veronica (D, 11)
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
- : REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 9/22/2026
- : SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: VERONICA KLINEFELT
- : SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: ROSEMARY BAYER
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
Votes
- Reported Favorably Without Amendment 9/22/2026 (September 30, 2026): 8 yea, 2 nay, passed
Subjects: Children: other
Common questions
- What is SB1124?
- SB1124 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Children: other; limited emancipation of a minor who is homeless; provide for. Creates new act.
- What does SB1124 do?
- In its own words: To allow certain homeless or runaway youths access to health care without parental consent; and to allow health care providers to treat certain homeless or runaway youths without parental consent.
- What is the status of SB1124?
- In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (September 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1124?
- Cherry, John (D, 27), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1124?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1124
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