Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB6279: Corrections: state facilities; certain health and safety standards in state correctional facilities; provide for. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding secs. 67c, 67e & 67f.
Status: In committee, August 27, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding sections 67c, 67e, and 67f.
From the introduced text, August 27, 2026:
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding sections 67c, 67e, and 67f. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 67c. (1) The department shall ensure that a prisoner has timely access to necessary medical, dental, optical, and mental health care. (2) The director shall maintain policies that ensure all of the following: (a) Continuity of care for a prisoner, including, but not limited to, access to prescribed medications and necessary follow-up treatment. (b) The privacy of a prisoner receiving the care described in subsection (1), in a manner that is consistent with security needs and applicable law. (c) That medical examinations and treatment are conducted in a manner that preserves the dignity of a prisoner to the greatest extent practicable. (3) A prisoner who believes that this section is violated may file a grievance through the department's prisoner grievance system. (4) As used in this section, "timely access" means access within a time frame that is reasonably necessary to prevent the deterioration of health, to avoid unnecessary pain, or to address a condition, consistent with generally accepted correctional and medical standards. Sec. 67e. (1) The department shall ensure reasonable access to programs and services for prisoners with disabilities. (2) The department shall provide a prisoner with access …
Sponsors
- Miller, Reggie (D, 31) · primary sponsor
- Price, Natalie (D, 6)
- Paiz, Veronica (D, 10)
- Dievendorf, Emily (D, 77)
- Wilson, Jimmie (D, 32)
- Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47)
- McKinney, Donavan (D, 11)
Latest actions
- : bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
- : referred to Committee on Judiciary
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Reggie Miller
Subjects: State agencies (existing): corrections, Corrections: state facilities
Common questions
- What is HB6279?
- HB6279 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Corrections: state facilities; certain health and safety standards in state correctional facilities; provide for. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding secs. 67c, 67e & 67f.
- What does HB6279 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding sections 67c, 67e, and 67f.
- What is the status of HB6279?
- In committee as of August 27, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026 (August 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB6279?
- Miller, Reggie (D, 31), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB6279?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6279
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