Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB5050

Introduced

9/24/25

Refer

9/24/25

Caption

Health: pharmaceuticals; administration of epinephrine; modify. Amends secs. 17744a & 17744d of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17744a & 333.17744d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5054'25, HB 5049'25, HB 5051'25, HB 5052'25, HB 5053'25

Impact

The bill is set to enhance public safety by providing a clear mechanism for emergency response to anaphylactic reactions, which can be life-threatening. By designating specific entities, including schools and recreational organizations, as authorized to obtain and use epinephrine auto-injectors, the bill encourages preparedness in environments where the risk of severe allergic reactions is present. Additionally, it seeks to protect those who administer epinephrine from civil liability should an accident occur, as long as they follow proper training and protocols.

Summary

House Bill 5050 aims to amend the Public Health Code in Michigan by facilitating the provision and administration of epinephrine delivery systems, specifically auto-injectable epinephrine. The bill allows licensed prescribers to issue prescriptions to authorized entities, such as schools or recreational camps, enabling them to stock and dispense epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use. It also establishes that school personnel trained under state law can administer the epinephrine whenever they believe someone is experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether that individual has a prescription.

Conclusion

Overall, HB 5050 is designed to promote safety through expanded access to crucial emergency medication while balancing the legal risks for those administering it. If the bill is enacted, it could significantly impact how schools, camps, and other organizations manage allergic reactions, ultimately encouraging more proactive healthcare responses in community settings.

Contention

Debate around HB 5050 mainly revolves around liability issues and the adequacy of training for non-medical personnel. Some stakeholders express concerns that the bill may inadvertently place children at risk if proper training is not universally applied, while others argue that the immunity provisions are essential to encourage the use of epinephrine in emergencies. The requirement for operators of authorized entities to submit reports of incidents involving epinephrine administration also could generate discussions on accountability and oversight.

Latest MI HB5050 Activity

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Companion Bills

MI HB5051

Same As Health: pharmaceuticals; administration of epinephrine; modify. Amends title & secs. 1, 2 & 3 of 2020 PA 312 (MCL 28.821 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5054'25, HB 5049'25, HB 5050'25, HB 5052'25, HB 5053'25

MI HB5053

Same As Health: pharmaceuticals; administration of epinephrine; modify. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5054'25, HB 5049'25, HB 5050'25, HB 5051'25, HB 5052'25

MI HB5052

Same As Health: other; administration of epinephrine; modify. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5054'25, HB 5049'25, HB 5050'25, HB 5051'25, HB 5053'25

MI HB5054

Same As Health: pharmaceuticals; administration of epinephrine; modify. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5049'25, HB 5050'25, HB 5051'25, HB 5052'25, HB 5053'25

MI HB5049

Same As Health: pharmaceuticals; administration of epinephrine; modify. Amends sec. 1179a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1179a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5054'25, HB 5050'25, HB 5051'25, HB 5052'25, HB 5053'25

Previously Filed As

MI HB4365

Health: pharmaceuticals; distribution of opioid antagonists by employees and agents of agencies under the administration of opioid antagonists act; provide for. Amends sec. 17744b of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17744b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4366'23

MI SB1157

Health: pharmaceuticals; authority of certain physicians issuing standing orders; provide for. Amends secs. 9204 & 17744e of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9204 & 333.17744e).

MI HB5078

MI HB5436

Health occupations: pharmacists; pharmacists to prescribe and dispense certain contraceptives; allow. Amends secs. 17703, 17704, 17707, 17708, 17709, 17744, 17751 & 17757 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17703 et seq.) & adds sec. 17744g.

MI HB5354

Trade: vehicles; motor vehicle sales finance act; modify. Amends title & secs. 2, 4, 5, 6, 6a, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 13a, 14, 14a, 15, 16, 16a, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 22a, 28, 29, 30, 31 & 34 of 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27 (MCL 492.102 et seq.); adds secs. 4a, 9a & 37a & repeals secs. 37 & 41 of 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27 (MCL 492.137 & 492.141). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5355'23, HB 5356'23, HB 5357'23, HB 5358'23, HB 5359'23, HB 5360'23, HB 5361'23, HB 5362'23, HB 5363'23, HB 5364'23, HB 5365'23, HB 5366'23, HB 5367'23

MI HB5423

Civil rights: public records; certain FOIA provisions relating to the exemption of certain public records from disclosure; modify. Amends secs. 13 & 14 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.243 & 15.244). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5427'24, HB 5426'24, HB 5422'24, HB 5425'24, HB 5424'24

MI HB4888

Mobile homes: other; mobile home commission act; modify. Amends secs. 4, 5, 16 & 43 of 1987 PA 96 (MCL 125.2304 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4886'23, HB 4887'23, HB 4889'23

MI HB5216

Public utilities: rates; ratemaking standards; modify. Amends secs. 6u & 10p of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6u & 460.10p). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5222'23, HB 5220'23, HB 5221'23, HB 5217'23, HB 5219'23

MI HB5157

Mobile homes: other; mobile home commission act; revise. Amends title & secs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14 & 16 of 1987 PA 96 (MCL 125.2302 et seq.) & adds secs. 16b & 16c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5160'23, HB 5159'23, HB 5158'23, HB 5161'23

MI SB0219

Health occupations: pharmacists; pharmacists to order and administer certain vaccines and laboratory tests and dispense drugs under certain circumstances; allow. Amends secs. 9204, 9206, 17703, 17707, 17708, 17713, 17751 & 17757 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9204 et seq.) & adds secs. 17724 & 17724a.