Michigan HB6443: Health facilities: hospitals; emergency medical screening and stabilizing treatment; require hospitals to provide. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 17028, 17528, 21528, 21528a, 21528b, 21528c & 21528d.

What the bill says

To amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17028, 17528, 21528, 21528a, 21528b, 21528c, and 21528d.

From the introduced text, October 28, 2026:

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17028, 17528, 21528, 21528a, 21528b, 21528c, and 21528d. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 17028. A physician shall comply with sections 21528 to 21528d. Sec. 17528. A physician shall comply with sections 21528 to 21528d. Sec. 21528. (1) A hospital shall provide an emergency medical service to an individual who presents to the hospital under any of the following circumstances: (a) On the individual's request. (b) On the request of another individual on behalf of the individual. (c) If a prudent layperson would believe, based on the individual's approach or behavior, that the individual is in need of an emergency medical service. (2) A hospital shall create and maintain a central log for a request received under subsection (1). The central log must document all of the following for each individual who presents to the hospital and requests an emergency medical service or for whom an emergency medical service is requested on the individual's behalf: (a) Whether the individual refused treatment. (b) Whether the individual was denied treatment. (c) Whether treatment was required for the individual. (d) Whether the individual was transferred, admitted and treated, brought to stabilization and transferred, or discharged. (3) A hospital shall not delay providing …

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Sponsors

• Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 28, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 10/28/2026
2. October 28, 2026: referred to Committee on Health Policy
3. October 28, 2026: read a first time
4. October 28, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Carrie Rheingans

Common questions

What is HB6443?

HB6443 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Health facilities: hospitals; emergency medical screening and stabilizing treatment; require hospitals to provide. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 17028, 17528, 21528, 21528a, 21528b, 21528c & 21528d.

What does HB6443 do?

In its own words: To amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17028, 17528, 21528, 21528a, 21528b, 21528c, and 21528d.

What is the status of HB6443?

In committee as of October 28, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 10/28/2026 (October 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6443?

Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47).

Where is the official record for HB6443?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6443