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MI HB5774

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Young

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires health professionals who identify an infant with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to refer the child's parent, guardian, or caregiver to Early On Michigan, the state's early intervention program.

  • Defines fetal alcohol spectrum disorder broadly to include fetal alcohol syndrome, partial fetal alcohol syndrome, alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder, static encephalopathy – alcohol exposed, neurobehavioral disorders associated with prenatal alcohol exposure, and alcohol-related birth defects.

  • Authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, to promulgate rules implementing these requirements.

  • Amends the Public Health Code (1978 PA 368) by adding Part 58B specifically addressing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

Legislative Description

Health: children; referral of certain children to the early on program; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 58B.

Health: occupations

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/19/2026

4/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Policy3/19/2026

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