HB 5162 Summary

• Amends the Public Health Code to restrict the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services from promulgating new rules on immunization age periods, minimum ages for immunization, or minimum doses required without legislative approval.

• Prohibits the department from promulgating rules requiring individuals to receive immunizing agents not already required by the department as of the bill's effective date.

• Requires that any existing immunization rules in effect on the bill's effective date remain in effect until formally changed or rescinded by enacted law.

• Makes department procedures for controlling diseases and infections subject to restrictions established in section 9227(3), specifically limiting immunization rule-making authority.

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 5163 being enacted into law.