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HR 172

A resolution to declare September 17, 2025, as Patient Safety Day in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Bierlein and 4 co-sponsors

Michigan House proclaims Sept 17, 2025 as Patient Safety Day to raise awareness of preventable harm and honor clinicians, a ceremonial, nonbinding observance.

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Bill Summary · HR 172

Summary — House Resolution 172 (Michigan): “Patient Safety Day” (Sept. 17, 2025)

Status: Adopted
Introduced: September 3, 2025
Classification: House resolution (ceremonial)

Purpose and intent

HR 172 declares September 17, 2025, as “Patient Safety Day” in the state of Michigan. The resolution recognizes patient safety as a core value of health care, honors health care workers who protect patients (with specific mention of anesthesiologists), and aligns Michigan with the World Health Organization’s designation of September 17 as World Patient Safety Day to raise awareness about preventable medical harm.

Key provisions

  • A single resolving clause: the Michigan House of Representatives proclaims September 17, 2025, as Patient Safety Day in the state.
  • The resolution cites the obligation of health care providers and institutions to protect patients from preventable harm and frames the day as an opportunity to:
    • Honor clinicians and health care workers who advance safety.
    • Remember those affected by preventable medical harm.
    • Raise public awareness about patient-safety priorities.

Who is affected / impact

  • Direct legal effect: none. This is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution — it does not create or change law, appropriate funds, or impose regulatory requirements.
  • Practical/awareness impact:
    • Encourages public- and private-sector observance and educational activities around patient safety.
    • Provides formal recognition that can be used by health systems, professional groups, and advocacy organizations to promote safety initiatives, training, and public outreach.
    • Honors clinicians and patients and may support broader efforts to reduce preventable harm in Michigan health care settings.

Sponsors and related measures

  • Introduced by Representative Matthew Bierlein (document text identifies Rep. Bierlein as offering the resolution).
  • Additional sponsors/co-sponsors are listed in the bill record (see bill metadata). Related measure: HCR 176 (companion).

Procedural history / timeline

  • Filed / introduced: September 3, 2025.
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars; rules suspended; placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions calendar; laid before the House.
  • Adopted by the Michigan House on or shortly after filing (record shows adoption on September 3, 2025).
  • Reported enrolled following adoption.

Legal and practical notes

  • As a House resolution, HR 172 is ceremonial and declaratory. It signals legislative support for patient-safety awareness and commemoration but does not by itself mandate programs, funding, or regulatory change.
  • The resolution may be used as a foundation for outreach, proclamations by the Governor or local bodies, or subsequent legislation establishing specific patient-safety programs or funding.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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