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MI HB5774
Bill
Status
3/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Young
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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