MI HB5354

Expands authority for "qualified public health physicians" (licensed physicians in classified state civil service designated by DHHS) to issue standing orders for qualified drugs and devices without identifying specific patients, replacing the previous authority limited to the chief medical executive

Establishes two pathways for issuing standing orders: when individual prescriptions would be contrary to public health interests and risks are insubstantial, or when necessary to address emergent diseases, events, or conditions

Standing orders issued for general public health purposes expire after 1 year unless extended; those issued for emergent conditions expire after 6 months unless extended, with extensions requiring public justification posted on the DHHS website

Authorizes pharmacists to dispense, distribute, or administer qualified drugs/devices under standing orders, and allows community-based organizations and DHHS/local health department employees to distribute or administer them

Provides civil liability immunity for qualified public health physicians issuing standing orders and individuals dispensing, distributing, or administering drugs/devices under those orders, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence