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MI HB5765

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

Rebekah Warren

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that protections against disability discrimination in public accommodations and services remain in effect at all times, including during public health emergencies.

  • Prohibits denial of medical treatment based on stereotypes, quality-of-life judgments, or assessments of the individual's "worth" based on disability status.

  • Requires that medical treatment decisions be based on individualized assessment using the best available objective medical evidence rather than disability-related generalizations.

  • Applies these protections specifically to health facilities covered under the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act.

Legislative Description

Civil rights; disabilities discrimination; equal access to medical treatment for individuals with disabilities; clarify. Amends sec. 302 of 1976 PA 220 (MCL 37.1302).

Civil rights: disabilities discrimination

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/06/2020

5/6/2020

Committee Referrals

Health Policy5/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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