HB4734Introduced in the House
Human services: county services; designation of a patient surrogate for health care decisions; allow. Amends sec. 66h of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.66h).
Introduced by Brian BeGole, District 71
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Human services: county services; designation of a patient surrogate for health care decisions; allow. Amends sec. 66h of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.66h).
Where it stands
Referred To Committee Of The Whole
January 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Reported Favorably Without Amendment 1/29/2026 · January 29, 2026
5
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Santana | 2 | Yes |
| Stephanie Chang | 3 | Yes |
| Paul Wojno | 10 | Yes |
| Jeff Irwin | 15 | Yes |
| James Runestad | 23 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced By Representative Rep. Brian Begole
Read A First Time
Referred To Committee On Judiciary
Bill Electronically Reproduced 07/15/2025
Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment
Referred To Second Reading
Read A Second Time
Placed On Third Reading
Placed On Immediate Passage
Read A Third Time
Passed; Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #219 Yeas 98 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 12
Transmitted
Passed By House With Immediate Effect
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety
Reported Favorably Without Amendment 1/29/2026
Referred To Committee Of The Whole
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