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SB 610

Health: other; database and educational materials on uterine fibroid; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 95A.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 7 co-sponsors

Michigan bill creates uterine fibroid database and educational materials to improve patient awareness and clinical outcomes through centralized health information.

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Bill Summary · SB 610

Legislative bill overview

SB 610 amends Michigan's public health code to establish a database and develop educational materials specifically focused on uterine fibroids. The bill creates a new part (95A) within the existing health regulations to facilitate information collection and public awareness about this common gynecological condition.

Why is this important

Uterine fibroids affect a significant portion of women of reproductive age, yet awareness and access to comprehensive information remains limited. Creating a centralized database and educational resources could improve diagnosis rates, treatment outcomes, and patient decision-making by providing evidence-based information to both healthcare providers and patients.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy and collection: The bill's specifics on how patient data will be collected, stored, and protected are not detailed in the summary, raising potential HIPAA and privacy concerns
  • Funding mechanism: The bill does not clarify who will fund the database development, maintenance, and educational material creation, which could burden state resources or healthcare systems
  • Scope and efficacy: Questions may arise about whether a state-level database duplicates existing medical registries or whether educational materials will meaningfully improve health outcomes compared to existing resources

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

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