Health: licensing; behavioral health transportation licensing requirements; provide for. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding ch. 9B. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5944’26
Key claim: Michigan House Bill 5943 creates a new behavioral health transportation licensing requirement by adding Chapter 9B to the Mental Health Code (1974 PA 258).
Abstract
(HB5943 · 103rd Legislature) Health: licensing; behavioral health transportation licensing requirements; provide for. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding ch. 9B. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5944’26 Latest action (2026-06-24): Recommendation Concurred In
Why this matters
Behavioral health patients are frequently transported between facilities, homes, and treatment programs by providers that currently operate outside any dedicated Michigan licensing regime. Adding Chapter 9B would create a defined class of licensed providers, potentially improving safety and accountability for a vulnerable population while imposing new compliance costs on operators.