Health: licensing; references to licenses for certain substance use disorder services programs in the adult foster care facility licensing act; modify to include those exempt from licensure. Amends secs. 3 & 26a of 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.703 & 400.726a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5729’26
Key claim: Michigan HB5738 amends the Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act to update references to substance use disorder services program licenses to include programs that are exempt from licensure.
Abstract
(HB5738 · 103rd Legislature) Health: licensing; references to licenses for certain substance use disorder services programs in the adult foster care facility licensing act; modify to include those exempt from licensure. Amends secs. 3 & 26a of 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.703 & 400.726a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5729’26 Latest action (2026-06-24): Recommendation Concurred In
Why this matters
Adult foster care facilities in Michigan often serve residents with substance use disorder needs, and the Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act cross-references SUD program licensure in defining exemptions and permissible arrangements. By updating those references to also cover programs exempt from licensure, HB 5738 ensures the adult foster care regulatory scheme stays aligned with the broader HB 5729 restructuring of who must be licensed as an SUD provider — avoiding gaps that could affect residents’ access to SUD services in AFC settings.