The bill amends various sections of the Public Health Code to enhance newborn screening and health care services for children with special health care needs. It mandates that health professionals administer specific tests to newborns for conditions such as phenylketonuria and sickle cell anemia, without requiring informed consent. The bill also allows the Department of Health to charge a fee for these tests, which will be adjusted annually based on the Detroit Consumer Price Index. Additionally, it establishes guidelines for the retention and disposal of blood specimens used in these tests and requires the department to provide information to parents regarding the testing program.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the financial responsibilities related to the medical care of children with special health care needs, allowing the Department of Treasury to collect payments from parents based on their ability to pay. It also introduces licensing requirements for body art facilities, including fee structures and penalties for non-compliance. The bill establishes several funds, including the health professions regulatory fund and the nurse professional fund, to support various health initiatives and ensure the continuous supply of qualified health professionals. The act is set to take immediate effect upon approval.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 333.5431
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.21919, 333.21920, 333.5431
As Passed by the Senate: 333.5431
As Passed by the House: 333.5431
Senate Enrolled Bill: 333.5431