The bill amends the Public Health Code of Michigan by updating sections 20201 and 21513, and adding a new section 21538, which requires health facilities and agencies to adopt and publicly post a policy detailing the rights and responsibilities of patients and residents. Key provisions include ensuring non-discriminatory treatment, access to medical records, privacy, and adequate care. The bill emphasizes informed consent and the right to refuse treatment, while also introducing specific protections for pregnant patients in labor. It mandates that these rights and responsibilities be communicated upon admission and allows nursing home residents to participate in their care planning. Notable insertions clarify patients' rights, including financial management and pain management, and prohibit retaliation against patients exercising their rights. Additionally, the bill introduces amendments focusing on hospital operations and patient rights, particularly for pregnant patients. It defines terms such as "patient's representative" and updates the definition of Title XIX of the Social Security Act to include 1396w-8. The bill holds hospital owners and operators accountable for quality care and non-discrimination, mandates the development of a biohazard detection plan, and requires hospitals to notify the Department of Health and Human Services when applying for rural emergency hospital designation. Starting January 1, 2027, hospitals must implement a policy allowing specific individuals, including partners or doulas, to be present during childbirth, with provisions for limiting attendance under certain circumstances. The bill also empowers the department to create implementation rules and provides definitions for terms like "certified nurse midwife" and "doula."

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 333.20201, 333.21513
Substitute (S-2): 333.20201, 333.21513
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.20201, 333.21513
As Passed by the Senate: 333.20201, 333.21513