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MI HB5591

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Young

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new licensing framework for freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities in Michigan by adding Part 212 to the Public Health Code

  • Defines "accreditation organization" as entities approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to survey and certify health facilities, including the Joint Commission, DNV, and other nationally recognized organizations

  • Requires facilities to appoint a medical director and safety coordinator as specified in the act

  • Limits "qualified health professionals" who may be involved to physicians, physician's assistants, and nurse practitioners with specialty certification

  • Bill is contingent on passage of three related bills (HB 5590, HB 5592, and HB 5593) and will not take effect unless all are enacted

Legislative Description

Health facilities: other; licensure of freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 212. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5590'26, HB 5592'26, HB 5593'26

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/26/2026

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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