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MI HB5635
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Donni Steele
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services from promulgating rules for immunization exemptions that are more stringent than those specified in the Public Health Code (MCL 333.9215)
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Removes the department's general rulemaking authority for implementing school immunization requirements, including the authority to identify which diseases require immunization
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Updates references from the former "Department of Community Health" to the current "Department of Health and Human Services" throughout the school code section
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Requires submission of immunization records or exemption statements for children enrolling in public or nonpublic schools for the first time or entering grade 7
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Tied to HB 5634, meaning this bill only takes effect if HB 5634 is also enacted into law
Legislative Description
Health: immunizations; promulgation of certain rules that are more stringent than the requirements for claiming exemption from immunizations; prohibit. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5634'26
Health: education
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/26/2026
3/3/2026