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HB 4298

Health: informed consent; informed consent requirements for breast implant surgery; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 17019 & 17519.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Erin Byrnes and 7 co-sponsors

Michigan bill requires doctors to provide detailed informed consent disclosures to breast implant surgery patients about risks, benefits, and alternatives before proceeding with surgery.

bill electronically reproduced 03/25/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4298

Legislative bill overview

HB 4298 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to establish specific informed consent requirements for breast implant surgery. The bill adds new sections requiring patients to receive detailed information about breast implant risks, benefits, and alternatives before undergoing the procedure.

Why is this important

Breast implant surgery is one of the most common cosmetic procedures in the U.S., yet patients' understanding of long-term risks varies widely. Enhanced informed consent requirements ensure patients have standardized, comprehensive information before making surgical decisions—potentially reducing post-operative disputes and improving patient safety outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope definition: Disagreement over whether requirements apply only to cosmetic implants or also reconstruction surgeries (post-mastectomy, injury repair), which may have different risk-benefit calculations
  • Implementation burden: Medical providers may argue detailed consent requirements increase administrative costs and appointment time without improving outcomes
  • Content specificity: Debate over which risks must be disclosed and how detailed the disclosure should be—some implant manufacturers may resist requirements that emphasize certain complications over others

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

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