MI HB4830

Removes subsection (5) from MCL 333.2253, eliminating language that previously allowed the director to prohibit or limit visitation in qualified health care facilities for up to 30 days after declaring an epidemic emergency.

Revises subsection (4) to require that after the director declares an epidemic emergency, emergency orders must not prohibit patient representatives from visiting patients or residents in qualified health care facilities, effective June 1, 2023.

Permits emergency orders to limit visitation only by implementing reasonable safety measures (prescreening, testing, visit duration limits, visitor number restrictions, visit scheduling) or establishing procedures vital to maintaining safe health care infrastructure after consulting with facilities.

Removes the definition of "cognitive impairment" and the "LINDA" (Loved Individuals Need Dedicated Attention) acronym from the statute's definitions section.

Removes language from MCL 333.5145 stating that visitation policies "may limit" in-person visitations for residents who test positive for coronavirus or during outbreaks, without replacement language.