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SB 398

Health: substance use disorder treatment; substance use disorder services programs requirements; modify, and prohibit the promulgation of certain rules. Amends secs. 6230 & 6234 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.6230 & 333.6234).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Bellino and 2 co-sponsors

Michigan SB 398 modifies substance use disorder treatment program requirements and restricts state regulatory authority to establish new rules governing these services.

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Bill Summary · SB 398

Legislative bill overview

SB 398 modifies Michigan's substance use disorder (SUD) treatment regulations by amending existing public health code sections to change requirements for SUD services programs. The bill prohibits the state from promulgating certain rules related to these programs, effectively constraining regulatory authority in this area.

Why is this important

Substance use disorder treatment access and quality directly affect public health outcomes, recovery rates, and community safety. Changes to program requirements and regulatory frameworks can either expand treatment availability or reduce oversight standards, making this consequential for patients, providers, and taxpayers funding these services.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory clarity vs. flexibility: Prohibiting rule-making may reduce bureaucratic barriers but could create ambiguity about program standards and accountability measures
  • Treatment quality oversight: Limiting regulations might reduce compliance requirements, raising questions about whether patient safety and program effectiveness are adequately monitored
  • Provider burden: Changes to program requirements could either ease operational constraints on treatment facilities or potentially lower standards for care delivery
  • Public health uniformity: Reducing state regulatory authority might allow local variation in SUD services, creating disparities in treatment access across regions

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

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