MI SB0696

Changes "conducting" to "operating" a hospital or pharmacy in the duty to report weapon-inflicted wounds and violent injuries to law enforcement.

Adds new subsection (2) requiring hospitals and pharmacies to report burn injuries to arson or fire investigation units when there is evidence of fire accelerant use and reasonable suspicion of arson, or when an interview creates reasonable suspicion of arson.

Extends reporting duties to physicians and surgeons caring for patients with wounds, injuries, or burns described in the amended section.

Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for those making good faith reports or cooperating in resulting investigations or proceedings, with a rebuttable presumption of good faith.

Clarifies that physician-patient and health professional-patient privileges do not apply to reports made under this section and are not a valid defense to misdemeanor charges for failure to report.